Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Nhccare; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, V is

401(K) plan with company match

Bonus Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Job summary

Caris Healthcare in Anderson, SC is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality patient care in the home setting. The role supports home health aides under RN supervision and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include delivering prescribed nursing care, documenting patient status, and participating in the IDT planning process. Eligible candidates must be licensed and have hospice care understanding.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Understanding of hospice care and interdisciplinary care team concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical nursing care under supervision of RN.
• Observe, record and report patient status and care.
• Perform procedures and treatments as instructed by RN.
• Notify Care Coordinator or physician of changes in patient condition; document changes.
• Meet with the Patient Care Coordinator to discuss nursing care and planning.
• Support regulatory compliance and act as a liaison with regulatory bodies.
• Participate in IDT planning and on-call rotations.

Skills

Nursing skills

Hospice care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

On-call availability

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Anderson Caris
129 Straight Dr
Anderson, SC 29625, USA

Description

Position: LPN, Licensed PracticalNurse

Pay: $22 - $30 hourly Depending on experience

Caris Healthcare's Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Position Highlights:

• Provides technical care to patients, receives assignments and reports, provides prescribed medication under supervision of RN
• Observes, records and reports all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided.
• Performs special procedures / treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN.
• Notifies the Patient Care Coordinator and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition; documents changes in the clinical record.
• Meets periodically with the Patient Care Coordinator for the purpose of discussing nursing care, policies, and future planning.
• Functions as a link to helping the agency comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Participates as an IDT team member. Formulates the interdisciplinary care plan in conjunction with other IDT team members.
• When requested, assists home health aides in performance of their duties. Assists the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in on call according to rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical skills required in the performance of nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and his/her role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team

Training - LPN

Expert

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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