LPN - Inpatient Unit - Nights

HIA Heather's House; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Time off

Job summary

Heather's House seeks a compassionate LPN to provide inpatient hospice nursing care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The role involves 12-hour night shifts, with weekend rotations every third weekend and two holidays per year.

Responsibilities include symptom management, patient/family education, and documenting care today. Requires ND/MN LPN licensure or willingness to obtain dual licensure after offer, plus valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LPN license and be licensed in ND and MN or willing to obtain dual licensure after offer.
• Minimum 1 year hospital staff nurse experience or 2+ years healthcare experience.
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient comfort-focused nursing care per IDG and physician orders.
• Assess, plan, triage, intervene, and evaluate patient needs on shift.
• Manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Document promptly in Medical Records per policy.
• Coordinate discharge planning with home care and inpatient teams.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Come feel the difference at Heather's House!There is something special and different about this Heather's House. It's how we care for patients and families and in how our team shows up for each other every day. Heather's House is an 18-bed inpatient hospice unit focused on comfort, presence, and doing things the right way when patients and families need it most.We’re building a team with heart and skill. Join Us TodayPOSITION SUMMARYAs a Hospice LPN, you will provide nursing care to hospice patients in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) that is consistent with the goals, definitions, philosophy, and purpose of HIA Hospice. All nursing care, as approved by patients’ primary physicians or the hospice medical director, including physical assessments, symptom management, and emotional support.This position will be 12-hour night shifts, rotating every 3rd weekend, and two holidays per year.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide inpatient comfort focused care through assessments, planning, triage, intervention, and evaluation.Complete appropriate assessments for admission to Inpatient Unit based on level of care requirements.Symptom Management: Manage pain and symptoms effectively to improve patient comfort and dignity through end of life.Assess the patient and family needs on an ongoing basis while hospice care is being provided inpatient.Develop and/or update individualized plan of care per shift in collaboration with the patient/family, as applicable, and the hospice IDG that identifies needs, expected outcomes, and interventions.Participate in daily rounds with inpatient IDG team to proactively plan for patient/family needs.Implements and utilizes physician orders accurately and effectively.Teach patient/family in areas related to caregiving in preparation for patients to return to prior level of care.Provide compassionate support to patients and families, building trust and understanding along with serving as a trusted liaison for the care team.Begin daily communication with home care team and inpatient LSW upon admission to facilitate efficient coordination for discharge planning.Complete and lock documentation on the same day as the contact/communication occurs as per the Medical Records Documentation policy.Benefits:We offer a robust benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous time off package.We have a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Pay Range: Starting at $24.35/hour (based on experience) + shift differentialExpectations of all EmployeesSupport the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.HIA Health has HEARTHonor - We accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.Excellence - We strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.Attitude - We choose a positive attitude at work.Respect - We treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.Teamwork - We value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCEMinimum of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN);Minimum of one year of experience as a hospital staff nurse and/or minimum of two years of experience in health care.Current state LPN licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota (or willing to obtain dual licensure following offer)Current driver’s license and auto insurancePREFERRED QUALIFICATOINSStrong clinical and critical thinking skills to meet complex patient needsStrong interpersonal communication, counseling, and teaching skillsFlexibility in scheduling; team playerFamiliarity with principles related to dying and death strongly preferred