Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Part Time Weekends

Ecumen • North Branch, MN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to hospice patients, including administering medications and treatments, documenting care, and providing other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Clinical Director. The LPN coordinates and directs patient care and coordinates services with other departments and providers from admission through discharge. The role is part-time and scheduled for weekends only: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., totaling 32 hours bi-weekly. Local travel is required, and the position requires a valid driver’s license. The targeted pay range is $30.00–$32.00 per hour; hiring pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen Hospice North Branch is part of Ecumen, a nonprofit senior living provider focused on serving older adults through housing, healthcare, and services. Ecumen describes its hospice mission as providing comfort and quality of life while honoring and supporting people in the later stages of life.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where the employee is working.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements related to vulnerable adult and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing senior care or working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
• Coordinate and direct patient care.
• Coordinate care and services with other departments and providers from admission through discharge.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice, and act promptly on findings.
• Administer medications and perform treatments as ordered.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions and report changes as appropriate.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
• Maintain the safety of patients and team members; respond appropriately to safety hazards and report issues to the appropriate person.
• Ensure staff follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and efficiently organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off benefits.
• 6% 401(k) match.
• Other well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree