Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Caris-Healthcare; Spring Park (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for hospice care in the Anderson, SC area. This full-time position provides technical nursing care in patients' homes, supporting home health aides, and documenting patient conditions under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, adherence to hospice principles, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Caris offers benefits, scheduling flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current Practical Nurse licensure in the operating state.
• Minimal one year of nursing experience.
• Understanding hospice care and the role in an IDT team.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical nursing care to patients.
• Records observations and reports changes in patient condition.
• Notifies coordinator/physician of changes and documents in EMR.

Skills

Nursing skills

Hospice care understanding

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN license

State licensure

Job description

Anderson Caris 129 Straight Dr Anderson, SC 29625, USA

• Hospice
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LICEN019163

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

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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