Hospice LPN (Philadelphia, PA)

Ennoble Care • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Ennoble Care is looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse within and around the Philadelphia, PA area to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. The responsibilities for this position include the following:

Requirements

• You graduated from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• You must be licensed in PA as a Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• One or more years of nursing experience. Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience as a hospice LPN
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and bilingual a plus
• Compassionate and patient with an emotional stability

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
• Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Referral Program
• Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed