LPN

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Job description

Description

How would you like to work for a 5-STAR Hospice as rated by Medicare.gov? Come work for the BEST of the BEST at Hospice of Lenawee!

If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, JOIN OUR TEAM at Hospice of Lenawee! For us, it is not just a job, it's a calling! We've been providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:

LPN - Full-time - Hospice - Hospice Home

$23/hour - $24/hour

Working with our AMAZING team = PRICELESS!

The Hospice Home is an 8-bed inpatient unit.

Full-time is 3 12-hour shifts per week

with an every 3rd weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.

We're looking for a Michigan licensed LPN with hospice experience who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to provide personalized one on one patient-centered care to those we serve and their families.

We offer:

• A positive work-life balance
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays including your birthday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b match
• Mileage reimbursement

Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted

Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for SEVEN YEARS IN A ROW

AND

Lenawee County's Best Hospice for TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Requirements

The Hospice Residence LPN supports the mission of Hospice of Lenawee by providing care to patients and their families at the Hospice Residence under the direction of the RN. The Residence LPN will demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and will exhibit patience and respect for all patients, families, and team members.

Essential Job Responsibilities of an LPN:

• Provides skilled nursing care based on sound organizational, analytical and problem-solving techniques, and accepted standards of care.
• Follows a comprehensive care plan that addresses physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/ family with input from the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates patient and family response to plan of care interventions and reports to RN.
• Aggressively advocates for pain and symptom management.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family regarding care.
• Assists with patient personal care, laundry, dietary, and housekeeping services as needed.
• Fulfills responsibilities of Hospice Aide as needed.
• Maintains close communication with the RN and IDT members involved in the patient's care.
• Administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by the Physician and according to HOL policies and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Exhibits willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Reports all accidents and incidents observed to the RN.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within scope of practice.
• Assists with orientation of new staff members as requested.
• Attends shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients care.
• Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and appropriately.

Qualifications of an LPN:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an LPN:

• Demonstrates ability to make sound clinical judgements and act upon them in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to manage time effectively and to prioritize immediate needs of patients and families.
• Proficient with technical abilities such as IV administration, equipment function and maintenance.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
• Demonstrates ability to function autonomously in the Residence setting within the policies and procedures of HOL.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.
• Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
• Is self-aware and asks for help when the need arises.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow direction and instruction.
• Has the physical ability necessary for extensive standing, lifting, and pushing.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Education/Credentials of an LPN:

• Graduate of approved School of Nursing.
• Current Michigan LPN License.
• CPR certification, required.

Experience of an LPN:

• Two years nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology nursing, preferred.
• Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in health care, required.

Position Status/Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly, Regular, Patient Care

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