Full-Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN

Overview

Now Hiring!

Full-Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

317 West 1st Avenue, Suite 301
Albany, Oregon 97321

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

We work in healthcare because we have a desire to help people. We stay in healthcare because the passion to help and educate grows with each patient and family we meet. The connections that are developed and nurtured during the time that care is being provided is the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it. If you want to provide quality patient care to individuals and their family members during an important time in their lives, Signature Healthcare at Home will give you the training, support, and resources to fulfill your passion.

At Signature Healthcare at Home our professional clinical staff have the time to provide one on one patient care, resulting in quality patient care. They provide education with the family and patient. Most of our positions have flexible work schedules that are Monday through Friday which offer a good work-life balance. Our professional clinical staff work in a collaborative environment and have weekly team meetings to discuss the patient's plan of care.

At Signature Healthcare at Home you can build that patient relationship and have strong work collaborative relationships. You have a voice; you are recognized, and you are appreciated! What is your passion and what do you want out of your healthcare career?

Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program. Excellent career growth opportunities!

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.


• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.


• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.


• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group and Clinical Manager. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Volunteer, or Dietician.


• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.


• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.


• Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.


• Attends required staff meetings and IDG.


• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.


• Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient's RN Case Manager.


• May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.


• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.


• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.


• May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean, or in poor repair, have poor ventilation, are infested with insects or rodents, and secondhand smoke.


• Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/or traffic.


• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.

Qualifications/Skillsets

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.


• One (1) to two (2) years nursing experience preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.


• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State(s) of planned practice.


• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.


• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.


• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.


• Possesses and maintains current CPR


• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.


• Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

Sheena Saijo

Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cell: 503-200-7090

Fax: 866-859-5350

Email: Sheena.saijo@sighch.com

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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