Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Eligibility

Eligible for benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis*

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris HealthCare is seeking an experienced LPN to provide in-home hospice care. You will work under supervision of an RN, administer prescribed medications, and assist with routine nursing tasks in patients' homes.

Qualifications include an active LPN license in the state, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The position offers competitive pay and benefits with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of operation.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Understanding of hospice care concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical care to patients, under supervision of RN.
• Observes, records and reports patient conditions.
• Performs procedures as instructed and supervised by RN.
• Notifies supervisor of changes in patient condition and documents in medical record.
• participates in interdisciplinary care planning with the IDT team.
• Assists home health aides and supports medication administration as directed.

Skills

LPN

Education

LPN License

Job description

LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

$22 - $30 hourly Depending on experience
Caris Healthcare's

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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

Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE