Weekend Hospice Nurse - LPN

Brighton Hospice; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a Weekend LPN to provide needs-based visits to patients in their homes across the community, including private residences, assisted living and SNFs. You will also answer calls from patients and families and coordinate with the care team.

Requires current LVN/LPN licensure in the state, strong clinical and communication skills, and a passion for hospice care. Weekend shifts include 8- or 12-hour options, with opportunities to grow within a national company.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN licensure (in good standing) in the state of practice.
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• 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 hospice 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 with reliable transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance

Responsibilities

• Complete patient visits as needed.
• Answer calls from patients, families and customers.
• Visit patients in homes including private residences, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities.
• Be a great advocate for hospice services and Brighton Hospice.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Driving

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Why Brighton

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice 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 areproud 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
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• 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
• Pay Scale: $33-$36 per hour plus bonus opportunities

Details

This position will work Saturday and Sunday in 8- or 12-hour shifts making needs-based visits to our patients in the community.

As a Weekend LPN, you will complete patient visits as needed. Applicants must have great clinical and communication skills. The Weekend LPN is responsible for answering calls from patients, families and customers. Visits occur in patient homes including private residences, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. This LPN position must also be passionate about hospice care and be a great advocate for both hospice services and Brighton Hospice.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• 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 hospice 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 with reliable transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance