Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

AdvisaCare; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvisaCare is seeking a compassionate Hospice LPN to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential care and emotional support to patients and participate in the development of care plans. The ideal candidate will have a current Michigan license and at least one year of hospice experience, thriving in a rewarding environment that emphasizes quality patient care.

Benefits

401 K Retirement Plan

Medical Benefits Effective NOW!

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Appreciation program

Paid General Orientation

Advanced Skilled Training offered

Qualifications

• LPN with a current Michigan License in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year hospice experience required.
• Ability to adapt to patient needs on a full-time on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' needs.
• Implement and revise individualized care plans.
• Supervise paraprofessionals providing patient services.

Skills

Empathetic approach

Patient assessment

Care implementation

Communication

Education

Current Michigan License

Job description

Your career, Your compassion, Your impact!

**AdvisaCare Strives to Be YOUR First Choice for Employment!**

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

Please Forward your resume’ so we may schedule a time to discuss your Career Journey and let’s make a difference together!! We are a "Successful" and "GROWING" fast paced Hospice Agency that desires your help!!

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