Hospice LPN

Paradigm Health•Plainfield, IN

1d•$57,000 - $62,000

About The Position

If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused, provides the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right RN candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and you could be our next great team-member! Our mission to become the 'Employer of Choice' has led up to wining a 'Top Workplace' Award by the Indy Star for the past 5 years, and we are not finished yet! Job Description Full-time Hospice LPN position Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p Available territory openings: LPN to cover patients in 1-2 counties surrounding office Provides skilled and palliative nursing in the home as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan. Evaluates the significance of clinical data findings and communicates any pertinent information about the patientâs clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion. Carries out the pain management and symptom management plan to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. Ability to adequately evaluate and re-evaluate pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Notifies the RNCM when pain is not manageable on the current medications. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patientâs clinical position. Benefits

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Indiana
Proof of current classroom CPR certification
Hepatitis profile and TB vaccination record
Current driver's license
Must have reliable transportation and insurance

Responsibilities

Provides skilled and palliative nursing in the home as ordered on the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
Evaluates the significance of clinical data findings and communicates any pertinent information about the patientâs clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion.
Carries out the pain management and symptom management plan to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. Ability to adequately evaluate and re-evaluate pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Notifies the RNCM when pain is not manageable on the current medications.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patientâs clinical position.