LPN Hospice - Milford, DE
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. Hospice LPN/LVNs work under RN supervision to provide skilled nursing care by following physician orders, plans of care, and organizational policies. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support the physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients and caregivers. The role includes verifying the plan of care before visits, monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, teaching self-care techniques, checking vital signs, reviewing and reconciling medications, performing physician-ordered procedures, preparing treatment equipment and materials using aseptic technique, and completing accurate, timely documentation. The position offers development opportunities and a stated hourly pay range of $26.55 to $39.80, based on full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current LPN/LVN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of clinical LPN/LVN experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of hospice experience or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
- Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of hospice patients and their caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met, and notify them as soon as possible when a patient's condition changes.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Check vital signs.
- Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by the physician, such as changing a Foley catheter.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
