LPN - PRN

Care Synergy • Denver, CO

4d • $28 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the North Metro Denver Area. This is a PRN position with a varying schedule. The hourly pay range is $28.05 - $32.96. Supplemental pay includes paid mileage, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime. Mileage and expense reimbursement is sixty-two and a half cents per mile. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach initiatives, providing a welcoming and supportive care environment where team members feel respected and valued. They support a culture of work-life balance and offer robust benefit 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.
• 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May perform one or more of the duties above if applicable to agency affiliate.

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
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 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

What This Job Offers

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