LPN/LVN On Call

Heart to Heart Hospice•Mishawaka, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
Current State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred
Current State Drivers License
Must have reliable transportation and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the On Call RN/Triage RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the Plan of Care (POC)
Provide home visits as directed by the On Call RN/Triage RN to observe and report findings to the appropriate RN.
Assist the RN in caring out the POC
Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define the scope of services
Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care
Timely submission of all documentation
Performance of other duties as required
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures