Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ascend Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Topeka team providing compassionate hospice care. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and support patients and families in their homes or care settings.

Responsibilities include observing patient needs, documenting status, administering prescribed care, and participating in team meetings. A compassionate, collaborative approach is essential for delivering quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid and current LPN license within the state of operation.
• 1 year of clinical experience; Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents the patient and family needs on an ongoing basis.
• Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding patient status and symptom management.
• Delivers prescribed physical and psychological care under supervision.
• Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care.
• Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health professionals.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and related meetings.
• Maintains home care supplies for patient care management.
• Collects documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
• Assists with clinical billing as needed.
• Participates in orientation of new hospice aides.

Skills

LPN license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring -Licensed Practical Nurse - Topeka, KS

TheLicensed Practical Nursewill be responsible for, but are not limited to:

• Observes and documents the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient and family on an ongoing basis
• Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding the patient's status and symptom management at appropriate levels
• Delivers physical and psychological care as prescribed by the attending physician, as supervised by the Hospice Nurse and as approved by the IDC team
• Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care
• Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health care professionals
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and all other meetings as assigned
• Maintains sufficient and appropriate home care supplies for adequate patient care management
• Collection of documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
• Assistance with clinical billing as deemed necessary
• Participates in orientation of new hospice aides as assigned

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Professional Experience

• Hold a Valid and current LPN license within the state of operations
• 1 year of clinical experienceLong Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS- is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV