LPN - Prn

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient hospice, palliative, and home health care in the North Metro Denver Area. This PRN position involves a varied schedule and offers competitive supplemental pay, including mileage reimbursement, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach, fostering a welcoming and supportive work environment where team members feel respected and valued. They support a culture of work-life balance and provide robust benefit programs. Care Synergy, the network of organizations, is mission-driven and dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of individuals and families each year through various programs.

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.
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.
May perform one or more of the duties above if applicable to agency affiliate.
Makes appropriate assessments and referrals to the Paraprofessional Services Department.
Conducts co-visits with field staff; performs home visits as needed in relation to volume and staffing; evaluates caregivers as assigned.
Monitors care provided by paraprofessional staff and makes recommendations for change or improvement.

Benefits

Paid Mileage
Shift Differentials
Stipends
Overtime
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs
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): 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