Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice House

SSM Health; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health, MO-Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St Louis, seeks an LPN for Hospice-House in St. Louis. This PRN role delivers direct patient care under RN/physician direction, following an established plan of care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, 1 year LPN experience, and active licensure. Work shifts include 3 per month, with one weekend; day shift; you’ll collaborate with the care team and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing.
• One year licensed practical nurse experience.

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, home health policy and established nursing care standards.
• Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation.
• 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

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

One year licensed practical nurse experience

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St Louis

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department

Hospice House

Schedule

LPN minimum requirements, 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, home health policy 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 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Occasional driving.
• 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)
• And
• Driver’s License: State of Issuance
• And
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Driver’s License: State of Issuance
• And
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• And
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1910000217 Hospice-St Louis

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Equal Opportunity Statement

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.