Weekend Hospice Nurse - LPN

Brighton Hospice; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with employer match and 100% vest

Work-life balance

Possible position upgrades

Pay scale: $33-$36 per hour + bonuses

Job summary

Brighton Hospice is seeking a Weekend LPN to provide visits in patients' homes, assisted living, and SNFs. Shifts on Saturdays and Sundays will be 8 or 12 hours, focusing on needs-based care and strong patient advocacy within Brighton Hospice.

The role requires an LVN/LPN license in good standing, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and excellent communication and time-management skills. Weekend coverage, driving to patient homes, and EMR use are essential.

Qualifications

• LVN/LPN license in good standing.
• Ability to collaborate with care team.
• Strong communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient visits on weekends in home settings.
• Answer calls from patients and families.
• Document visits and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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 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
• 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