Hospice LPN Float

Addus HomeCare • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care as an LPN within a hospice setting. The Float LPN will implement nursing practices based on comprehensive assessments and care plans, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Responsibilities include patient and family education, coordinating hospice services with an interdisciplinary group, and managing pain and symptoms while evaluating patient responses to treatments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state.
• Minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health or hospice experience preferred

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, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree