Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weld

Pathways Hospice•Fort Collins, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for an LPN in Weld County. This is a full-time position with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. The role involves providing patient hospice, palliative, and home health care in accordance with the organization's policies, values, and mission. The LPN will participate in Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) meetings, collaborate with the RN Case Manager, and monitor patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual care needs. The position also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers, and assisting with patient transfers. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
One year of experience in hospice, palliative care and/or home health, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
Current Colorado LPN license.
Current CPR certification (for Pathways, The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates). CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance in accordance with state statute.

Responsibilities

Provides patient hospice, palliative and home health care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, keeping within the policies, values and mission of the organization.
Participates in Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) meetings.
Collaborates with RN Case Manager, Charge RN or assigned RN in the coordination of care to ensure Plan of Care (POC) is being followed.
Attends IDG/IDT Meetings as assigned.
Provides continuous monitoring of patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual care needs.
Demonstrates appropriate nursing care, including communicating with attending provider for medications and supplies.
Communicates patient and family information, status and level of care to RN, manager, provider and other IDT members.
Assists with coordination and successful completion of patient transfers.
Educates patients, families, caregivers and community regarding hospice philosophy, palliative and home health treatments.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Overtime
Mileage and expense reimbursement at sixty-two and a half cents per mile
Two free, confidential, and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 18 days in the first year for FT team members.
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs