Hospice LPN: Compassionate Caregiver & Team Partner

Ascend Health; Overland Park (KS); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Résumé du poste

Ascend Hospice is hiring an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Overland Park, KS area. Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. You will provide compassionate hospice care, document needs, and collaborate with the Hospice Nurse and IDC team to support patients and families.

Requirements include an LPN license in the state, 1 year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills. Hospice or long-term care experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of operation.
• 1 year of clinical experience.
• Hospice or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Observe and document patient and family needs on an ongoing basis.
• Consult with Hospice Nurse on patient status and symptom management.
• Deliver physical and psychological care as prescribed by the physician and supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
• Monitor and document patient/family input and response to care.
• Maintain continuity of patient care through communication with families and health professionals.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Maintain home care supplies for patient care management.
• Assist with documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
• Assist with clinical billing as needed.
• Participate in orientation of new hospice aides.

Formation

Associate's Degree

Description du poste

Ascend Hospice is hiring an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Overland Park, KS area. Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. You will provide compassionate hospice care, document needs, and collaborate with the Hospice Nurse and IDC team to support patients and families.

Requirements include an LPN license in the state, 1 year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills. Hospice or long-term care experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.