Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Job Description

Job description:

Title:
Hospice LPN

Location:
Delaware OH, Marion OH & Surrounding Counties

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: 2nd & 3rd &

Schedule:

Saturday 2 PM - 6 AM & Sunday 2 PM - 6 AM

Providing care and patient follow-up with RN/Case Manager or On-Call RN/Case Manager.

As a Tranquility Hospice LPN, you will affect the journey, with love, dignity, and care that values life.

Being of service to others is more than a career – it is a calling. We are committed to supporting our staff to fulfill their personal and professional goals. Tranquility Hospice foster’s a supportive family environment with a collective philosophy that Hospice is a celebration of life.

If you are looking to make a difference and to use your experience and compassion for others in the communities, we live and serve than Join Our Team Today!

Description:

Hospice LPN - Provide Hospice Nursing services offering emotional, social and spiritual care and support to patients and their care givers.

Scope of Work:

· Nursing:
Assist the RN/Case Manager with providing hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Assist the RN/Case Manager in performing specialized procedures as directed by attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.

· Documentation:
Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner. Assist the RN/Case Manager with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care and inform the RN/Case manager of changes noted during visits.

· Communication:
Assist in providing and reinforcing education to patients/family members regarding the dying process Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.

· Technology:
Use of Electronic Health Record, Email, computers, and cell phone devices.

Qualifications:

· Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

· Must be licensed in the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

· Have a valid, unencumbered LPN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state.

· Have one year of LPN experience. Hospice experience preferred.

· Have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.

· Be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of symptom management.

· Be a licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile.

· Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing

Education:

· Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

· State of Ohio License - Registered Nurse (Unencumbered)

Job Conditions:

· Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing.

· Travel 100%

· Able to lift fifty pounds.

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Attendance and Incentive Programs

· Positive Team Environment with support for each other!

Tranquility Hospice LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace

Tranquility Hospice LLC / Tranquility Health Care LLC complies with applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Our Hospice Mission Tranquility  Hospice starts with a story of the loss of a beloved family member and the unexpectedly poor experience we had with a hospice-care provider. After that life-altering event, we decided to take our personal and professional…