Licensed Practical Nurse - Lpn

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule:

Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Rotates every 4th weekend and holiday.

Position Overview:

EverHeart Hospice is seeking a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, hands-on patient care and support to individuals and families during daytime hours.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provide competent nursing care to assigned patients through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching, and timely response to patient and family needs, including:
• Routine Home Care Visits
• End of Life / Continuous Care
• Referrals
• Care Center Assistance
• Chart Reviews
• Other duties as assigned
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the patient’s mental and/or physical status to the registered nurse, both verbally and in writing when appropriate
• Explain hospice services and benefits related to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance; understand when to implement Palliative Care interventions and use ABNs
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when appropriate
• Order necessary Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patients.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating the admission of home-care patients to inpatient settings (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet patient, family, and agency scheduling needs
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency policy, accreditation standards, and governing requirements
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Ohio
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology, or community health nursing

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Shall have a valid driver’s license
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detailed with excellent communication, documentation, and organization
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, and turning, bending, lifting, and walking
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning

About Company

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.

Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!

Benefits of joining the team:

• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching (after 1 year)
• Clothing Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Initial scrubs provided on hire
• Employee Discount Programs
• Agency Qualifies for PSLF on student loans
• Comprehensive Lifestyle benefits
• PayActiv Options - Get paid on your schedule, not just payday