Hospice LPN - $5k sign on bonus

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits and incentives

Sign-on bonus

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

One-on-One patient care

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Hospice & Palliative Care in Altoona, PA seeks a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, one-on-one patient care and support for families. You will assess discomfort, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, and follow established care plans to improve comfort and dignity.

We offer a $5k sign-on bonus, competitive pay, benefits, daily pay, and truly flexible scheduling for a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state where the position is located.
• CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• One year of hospice or similar setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present hospice benefit to patients and families.
• Assess signs of discomfort and take prompt action.
• Follow care plan while collaborating with RN Case Manager and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Communicate with patients' family to provide advice and support.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (state)

CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid

Job description

Description

As a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

What we offer our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives


• Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance - Full-time (FT)


• $5k sign on bonus


• Daily Pay option available


• One-on-One patient care

Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.

As a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will:

• Present the Hospice benefit to patients and their families/representatives


• Assess signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action


• Follow established plan of care while collaborating and communicating with RN Case Manager and Interdisciplinary Team, including physician, as appropriate


• Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.

To qualify for a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with us, you will need:

• Licensure: Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state associated with this position


• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification


• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations


• Valid state-issued driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; willingness to travel


• One (1) year preferred experience practicing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a hospice or similar setting

At Interim HealthCare Hospice & Palliative Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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