Hospice LPN - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group • Menominee, MI

4d • $24 - $36 • Remote

About The Position

Explore opportunities with UP Health System Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hospice is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Hospice experience

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff RN daily
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations
• Assists the physician and/or staff RN in performing specialized procedures as needed
• Assists the patient with daily activities and encourages appropriate self-care daily
• Reports to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel regarding pertinent changes in the patient's condition as needed
• Performs complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure daily or as needed
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

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