Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eden Health•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. This role involves reviewing the caseload with the supervising RN, obtaining necessary physician orders, and collaborating with the physician as the patient's needs dictate. The LPN will assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education pertinent to the diagnosis and plan of care, and participate in the coordination of hospice services. They will effectively and efficiently use equipment and supplies, provide appropriate pain/symptom management, and evaluate the patient’s response to treatments/medications. The LPN actively participates in the Quality management program and completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
Two (2) years or equivalent full time experience in bereavement counseling within the last three (3) years.
Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
Proof of current CPR certification
Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in ministry, counseling, or social work preferred.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.
Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred: o One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months; o Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members (e.g. hospice aide, RN, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, Chaplain or Hospice Manager).
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Actively participates in Quality management program.
Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
Employee Hardship Fund
Bonuses Program
Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
Employee Wellness. Family first culture
Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
Financial Planning through Unum
Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
Training and educational Assistance
Career Advancement Opportunities
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Program
Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status