Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking an LPN for hospice home care in Canton, OH. You will provide skilled nursing care under physician direction, educate families, and ensure documentation complies with Medicare guidelines.

The role requires strong communication, compassion, and ability to work with a diverse patient population; on-call duties and teamwork are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• One year of LPN experience in acute care is strongly recommended.
• Hospice care experience is desired.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes as directed.
• Follow order sets and goals created by RN and MD.
• Educate patients and families about disease progression and care plans.
• Document treatment, assessments and education per agency and Medicare rules.
• Coordinate with scheduler for changes and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Compassionate care

Team player

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 requirementsAgency: Mercy HospiceSUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESProvides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician/medical directorPerforms care by following order sets and goals made by RNObserves and monitors patient conditionsNotifies RNCM of any changes in patient conditionReconciles medications prescribed by the physicianCounsels patient and family on the disease/progression and how to manageIncorporates patient and family in development of plan of careListens to patient and family membersCompletes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelinesDocuments all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient educationCommunicates with scheduler any changes outside the normalParticipates in all on-call requirements and case conferencesAttends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetingsMaintains a professional appearance as a representative of the companyUnderstands and practices agency policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSOne 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 CREDENTIALSLicensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.Maintains active LPN license in state of employmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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.KnowledgeReading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%PhysicalWalking - 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 ActivitiesDistinguish 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/ATRANSITIONAL 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.#INDMER3We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.