LPN - Full-Time - Hospice Home Care Triage

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Job description

How would you like to work for a 5-STAR Hospice as rated by Medicare.gov? Come work for the BEST of the BEST at Hospice of Lenawee!

If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, JOIN OUR TEAM at Hospice of Lenawee! For us, it is not just a job, it's a calling! We've been providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:

LPN - Full-time - Day Shift - Hospice - Home Care - Triage

There is a weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.

$24/hour

Working with our AMAZING team = PRICELESS!

We're looking for a Michigan licensed LPN (hospice experience preferred but we are willing to train) who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to provide personalized one on one patient-centered care to those we serve and their families.

We offer:

A positive work-life balance
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays including your birthday
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
403b match

Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted

Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW

AND

Lenawee County's Best Hospice for TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

The LPN supports the mission of Hospice of Lenawee through direct care to patients and their families based upon the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Hospice of Lenawee. The LPN demonstrates excellent clinical and communication skills and exhibits patience and respect for all patients, families, and team members.

Essential Job Responsibilities of an LPN:

Provides skilled nursing care based on a compassionate and holistic approach.
Follows a comprehensive care plan that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and family with input from the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Advocates for pain/symptom control.
Provides telephone triage support to Clinical Team.
Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient and family regarding care concerns.
Maintains close communication and involvement with the RN Case Manager, attending physician, home health agency, spiritual advisors, and other persons that may be participating in the care.
Collects and reports patient data to RN as requested.
Provides nursing care and supports Hospice Home staff when needed.
Functions as Hospice Aide when needed.
Participates in ongoing 24-hour call with RN backup.
Attends and participates in IDT meetings as needed.
Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and appropriately.
Documents and records care provided according to agency standards.

Qualifications of an LPN:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an LPN:

Familiarity with community health organizations, practices, and resources.
Familiarity with the Hospice philosophy of care for the dying and in agreement with the principles of HOL care and a commitment to it.
Ability to make sound clinical judgements and report them in a timely manner.
General technical abilities with nursing functions, such as catheter insertion, dressing changes, equipment function and maintenance.
Ability to function in a home setting with RN supervision.
Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.

Education/Credentials of an LPN:

Graduate of approved School of Nursing.
Current Michigan LPN License.
CPR certification, required.

Experience of an LPN:

Two years nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology nursing, preferred.
Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
Experience in health care, required.

Additional Requirements:

Valid driver license and automobile with current insurance.

Position Status/Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly, Regular, Patient Care

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EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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