Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

AdvisaCare; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Benefits

Ability to earn PTO

Flexible Scheduling

Weekly paychecks

Employee Appreciation program

Job summary

AdvisaCare Hospice in Grand Rapids seeks a compassionate LPN to provide one-on-one hospice care at patients' homes, delivering comfort and dignity in life’s final season.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessments, implementing the care plan, documenting progress, and collaborating with the IDG. Requires Michigan license, 1+ year hospice experience, and willingness to be on-call full time in the Grand Rapids service area.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan License in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year hospice experience.
• Empathetic approach to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in field visits daily, weekly office meetings as indicated.
• Ability to adapt to patient’s status and needs on a full time on call basis.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
• Implement the individualized plan of care and revisions as needed
• Compliance with AdvisaCare Hospice Policies and Procedures, Medicare compliance
• Consulting with and educating the patient/family on disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, dealing with issues of ethical concern
• Supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to patient
• Preparing clinical and progress notes, participating in IDG conferences
• Participate in Hospice performance improvement program
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with our clients, families and caregivers
• Communication of information using current process and technology within organization

Skills

LPN license

Hospice experience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Help patients navigate life’s final season with grace!

Psst… Wanna Love Nursing Again? Make this summer count! Bring care, comfort and compassion home.

We’re Hiring Hospice Nurses!

No call lights.
No mad dashes down hallways.
No juggling 6 patients at once.

JustYOU + ONE patient

• Hospice visits & shift work
• Time to actuallycare
• Real conversations. Real connections.

Care the way it’s supposed to be — 1 on 1.
Come nurse like a human again

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position as a Hospice LPN? We are searching for compassionate, dynamic, energetic, organized and efficient professionals with Hospice experience to become part of our Hospice Community with our Troy office location being your Parent Agency servicing our clients for the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas!

For this role, you need to be a Licensed Practical Nurse who sees the value of Hospice care. You will be providing emotional support, with the goal to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. Participate and provide feedback to the team for regular interdisciplinary group meetings; on the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care.

Does this describe you? Then you may be a great fit for the Hospice LPN role at AdvisaCare Hospice!!

• Initial and on-going assessment of patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
• Implement the individualized plan of care and revisions as needed
• Compliance with AdvisaCare Hospice Policies and Procedures, Medicare compliance
• Consulting with and educating the patient/family on disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, dealing with issues of ethical concern
• Supervision of paraprofessionals providing services to patient
• Preparing clinical and progress notes, participating in IDG conferences
• Participate in Hospice performance improvement program
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with our clients, families and caregivers
• Communication of information using current process and technology within organization

Requirements:

• Current Michigan License in good standing
• Minimum 1 year hospice experience
• Empathetic approach to patients and caregivers
• Participate in field visits daily, weekly office meetings as indicated
• Ability to adapt to patient’s status and needs on a full time on call basis

Rewards AdvisaCare Can Offer YOU!

• 401 K Retirement Plan
• Medical Benefits Effective NOW!
• Ability to earn PTO
• Flexible Scheduling
• Excellent Pay / Weekly paychecks
• Employee Appreciation program
• Rewarding Work Environment
• Paid General Orientation
• High- tech Clientele
• Advanced Skilled Training offered
• Private Duty/ Home Health/Therapy Division
• 24/7 staffing support