PRN- Nights/Weekend/Holidays -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN )

Brighton Hospice; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional care to patients in various settings, including private homes and facilities. The role involves working closely with a supportive patient care team, ensuring high-quality service while managing time effectively. Candidates must have current LPN licensure and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Actual Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Emphasis on team appreciation

Opportunity for position upgrades

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in good standing with one year of experience.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Must be willing to drive and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients in various settings.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with psych-social assessments.
• Manage visits, documentation, and communication with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/SuncrestHospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
• Must be willing to drive and reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance