Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN, Hospice) to deliver skilled home care under physician orders and care plans. You will educate patients and families, document thoroughly, and follow Medicare guidelines while maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include observing patient status, administering medications, and participating in on-call coverage and team conferences to ensure safe, compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• One year of LPN experience in an acute care setting; hospice care experience is desired.
• Strong communication with patients, families and medical teammates.
• Ability to follow orders, adapt to patient needs and work cooperatively.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes per physician orders.
• Follow nurse manager guidance and established order sets.
• Monitor patient conditions and notify nurse manager of changes.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Calm under pressure

Education

LPN license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements Agency: Mercy Hospice

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN), Hospice provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician/medical director by following the order sets created by the RNCM. The LPN I educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The LPN I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations, as outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician/medical director
• Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition
• Reconciles medications prescribed by the physician
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/progression and how to manage
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Listens to patient and family members
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting is strongly recommended. Hospice care experience is desired.
• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating.
• Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families.
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic.
• Ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Works efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment. Maintains active LPN license in state of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100% Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100% Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100% Physical Walking - Frequently 34%-66% Bending - Occasionally 2%-33% Standing - Occasionally 2%-33% Sitting - Frequently 34%-66% Driving - Frequently 34%-66% Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33% Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33% Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33% Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100% Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33% Sensory Activities Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33% Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100% Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100% Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100% Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100% Other Sensory Activities N/A TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.