LVN Hospice Outpatient

$3,000 Bonus Agreement. Details to be discussed during the Interview Process*

About us

At Heritage Crossing our care specializes in all levels of Outpatient & Inpatient hospice services. We provide hospice services at a patient's place of residence or at our one of a kind inpatient hospice care center. This unique approach allows us to transition our patients from outpatient to inpatient services with an ease, while maintaining excellent continuum of care.

Heritage Crossing Hospice has an immediate opening for outpatient LVN position. Please apply today!

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

Job Description Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• On occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• Community health/hospice or medical/surgical preferred
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Non-Discrimination:

The parties to this Agreement certify and agree that all persons employed by their respective organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, or holding companies are and will be treated equally by them without regard to or because of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability or sex and incompliance with all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The parties further certify and agree that they will deal with their subcontractors, bidders, or vendors without regard to or because of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability or sex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN/LPN License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person