Hospice LPN: Compassionate Care with Career Growth

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare insurance premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

SGMC Health in Georgia seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for Hospice. The role involves assisting with patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or RN, collecting assessments, and providing skilled nursing and education to patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

The LPN will collaborate with physicians and the care team, document care per policy, and may support Hospice Nursing Assistants.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia LPN license.
• Preferred hospice/palliative care experience.
• Strong assessment, intervention and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of hospice patients under RN supervision.
• Gather assessment data and provide skilled nursing care.
• Coordinate with physicians and team; implement orders.
• Document care and update plans of care.
• Support home or inpatient hospice as assigned.

Skills

LPN License GA

Hospice care

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education

Georgia LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

CPR certification

Job description

SGMC Health in Georgia seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for Hospice. The role involves assisting with patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or RN, collecting assessments, and providing skilled nursing and education to patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

The LPN will collaborate with physicians and the care team, document care per policy, and may support Hospice Nursing Assistants.