Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights, FT or PT

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Lorain, OH

About The Position

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving. WHY US? We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES! We live our shared core values in everything we do: COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP. We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you? JOIN OUR FAMILY! Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. Coordinate the implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient utilizing the Nursing Process. THIS POSITION COVERS A MULTI-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. THE HOURS ARE 24 OR 36 PER WEEK.

Requirements

Licensed in State of Ohio
Current CPR certification
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR and/or HWR’s insurer
Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
Provide an active driver’s license
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in hospice care, home health, oncology and/or pain and symptom management.
Hospice and Palliative Care Certification desired. Will be required within first two years of hire.
Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Responsibilities

Responsible to practice in accordance with HWR clinical standards of practice, policies and procedures
Assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregivers.
Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient's physician's direction.
Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms and provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems.
Serve as a liaison to the patient's physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient's needs.
Provide emotional support to the patient and family/caregiver.
Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate and follow-up as necessary.
Provide instruction (health teaching) to the patient and family.
Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care.
Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow-up.
Participate in case review, quality improvement activities and other meetings as assigned.
Plan and clinically supervise activities of HNA as related to patient care.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with other team members.