Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice House

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Pay Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health's WI-Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. This PRN role requires a minimum of 3 shifts per month, including at least one weekend, and involves direct patient care, medication administration, and documentation.

Ideal candidates will hold an accredited nursing program graduate credential, an active LPN license, and BLS HCP certification. DUTCH

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in appropriate state.
• Minimum of 1 year LPN experience.
• BLS HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to assigned clients per plan of care.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Documents care per treatment plan and coordinates with the care team.
• Communicates patient progress with physicians and family as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN education

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Hospice Home of Hope

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

Schedule: Minimum 3 shifts/month including one weekend

Job Summary

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders and established nursing care standards.
• Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising Registered Nurse (RN) on a daily basis.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing

Experience

• One year licensed practical nurse experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State

Work Shift

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1900000116 HOSPICE Home of Hope-FDL

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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