Hospice LPN PRN
About The Position
The Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hospice provides quality patient care and technical skilled care in patients’ homes. The role is part of Commonwealth Hospice of Forty Fort, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, which provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The organization emphasizes personalized care, comfort, and trusted relationships throughout patients’ health journeys. The LPN performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff RN, administers medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations, and assists with specialized procedures, daily activities, and appropriate self-care. The role also involves communicating relevant changes in patients’ conditions to physicians and other appropriate personnel and performing complex wound care when appropriately trained and documented. The nurse must be able to provide care in any home situation, regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. The employer describes a supportive environment with performance recognition, clear direction, and development opportunities. Pay for this role is listed as $25.20 to $37.80 per hour, based on full-time employment; actual pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in the 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 it within 90 days of hire.
- Hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff RN.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations.
- Assist the physician and/or staff RN with specialized procedures as needed.
- Assist patients with daily activities and encourage appropriate self-care.
- Report pertinent changes in patients’ conditions to their physicians and other appropriate personnel as needed.
- Perform complex wound care when in-service training is documented for the specific procedure, daily or as needed.
- Function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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