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Care360 Hospice•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Care 360 Hospice is hiring an After Hours Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients at end of life through visits in facilities and patients’ homes. The role provides after-hours on-call services and completes scheduled skilled visits. It responds to calls from patients and families about symptoms, changes in condition, and emergencies, and conducts visits to assess critical symptoms such as pain, respiratory distress, and emotional crises. The LPN assists the RNCM with implementing the plan of care and performs specialized procedures, as defined by the state nurse practice act, when directed by the RNCM under physician orders. The role collaborates with the nursing team to keep care plans current and address identified issues, reinforces patient and family education about end-of-life care, and keeps the RNCM informed of changes. The LPN may also assist with emergent visits, including continuous care and companion care, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time weekend night position covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 PM to 8 AM, in Kettering, Ohio, and the surrounding area. Salary is $31.25–$34.13 per hour, based on experience (BOE).

Requirements

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
At least 1 year of experience in skilled nursing.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to patients at end of life through facility and/or home visits.
Provide after-hours on-call services and complete scheduled skilled visits.
Respond to calls from patients and families about symptoms, changes in condition, or emergencies.
Conduct home or facility visits to assess critical symptoms, including pain, respiratory distress, and emotional crises.
Assist the RNCM in carrying out the plan of care.
Perform specialized procedures as defined by the state nurse practice act, as directed by the RNCM under physician orders.
Collaborate with the nursing team to keep patient plans of care current and address identified issues.
Reinforce patient and family education regarding end-of-life care.
Keep the RNCM informed of changes noted during care.
Assist with emergent visits, including continuous care and companion care, as needed.
Participate in professional growth and development through nursing organizations, in-service programs, on-the-job learning, further education, workshops, conferences, professional meetings, research, and reading.
Perform other duties as assigned.