Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

CareOregon, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ($33.32 – $40.72 hourly)

Annual bonus opportunity

Health benefits including medical and dental

Job summary

<p>CareOregon, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN for hospice care. This PRN position involves direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, collaborating with the hospice team to ensure positive patient outcomes.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have a current LPN license in Oregon and at least one year of experience, preferably in hospice or home health. This role offers competitive pay and various health benefits.</p>

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an LPN in a relevant care setting.
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment preferred.
• CPR certification at hire or within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate in backup rotation with the nursing team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations

Excellent interpersonal skills

General computer skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage stress

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN training program

Current unencumbered LPN license in Oregon

Tools

Electronic Medical Records systems

MS Office

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN – Hospice – PRN

The Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN assists in planning, coordinating, and caring for hospice patients in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. The position provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to help achieve positive care outcomes. This is a PRN/on‑call position requiring approximately 40‑50 hours per month (5 days) of availability.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Perform focused/limited nursing visits, including telephonic triage and night/weekend coverage.
• Participate in backup rotation with the nursing team when the primary nurse is off.
• Carry out other duties assigned by Hospice Leadership.
• Collaborate with hospice team members regarding patient care.
• Perform focused/limited nursing assessment, recognize signs and symptoms of end‑stage medical conditions, and implement planned interventions as delegated by a registered nurse/clinician.
• Gather and review documentation in the electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations and certification standards.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s clinician.
• Evaluate patient response to treatments/medications and notify hospice providers and/or registered nurses of concerns.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, or modification of the individualized patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse/clinician.
• Provide health teaching/education and support to patients and caregivers related to end‑of‑life care needs.
• Assist with hospice chart auditing as requested.

Experience and/or Education Required

• Graduate of an accredited LPN training program.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse in home health, hospice, skilled care facility, memory care unit, or acute care setting (preferably medical/surgical).
• Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oregon.
• CPR certification at hire or within six months.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules.
• Demonstrate nursing abilities and counseling in a hospice setting.
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration in accordance with law and regulation.
• General computer skills and working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS Office, Outlook, and the internet.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to tolerate and manage stress and grief.
• Work independently and collaboratively, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Initiate and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity.
• Interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Work flexible hours, including on‑call or after‑hours duties.
• Plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks.
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures.
• Work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Accept direction and feedback while managing stress.
• Communicate clearly for at least six hours per day.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, sitting, repetitive finger and wrist movements, lifting, carrying, and operating a motorized vehicle in all weather conditions for several hours.

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Indoor/Office, Community, Outdoor Exposure.
• Member/Patient facing: Telephonic, In Person.
• Hazards may include physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
• Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology.
• Travel: Requires travel outside the workplace at least weekly; personal vehicle may be used.
• Schedule: This position may occasionally require more than eight hours per day and may be assigned on‑call or after‑hours duties.
• Background checks, immunization review, and drug screening are required for employment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($33.32 – $40.72 hourly).
• Bonus opportunity; target 5% annual.
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account(s) and lifestyle spending account.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Disability and supplemental benefits such as voluntary life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and identity theft protection.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• PTO and paid state sick time based on hours worked.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave.
• 401(k) contributions for non‑benefit eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job‑related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.