LPN Hospice PRN

SSM Health Care • Saint Louis, MO

41d

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: We are looking for a caring and compassionate LPN to join our Hospice Team! Territories include: All of St Louis City and County, and the northern part of Jefferson County Schedule: 3 shifts/month, including one weekend and one Holiday. Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing
• One year licensed practical nurse experience
• State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driver's License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders, home health policy and established nursing care standards.
• Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation.
• Reports patient-related observations to supervising RN on a daily basis.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
• Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees