Hospice Nurse (Lpn)

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a per diem Hospice Nurse with Wellspring. As a statewide nonprofit serving families in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services -- because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.        

When you join our team as a Hospice Nurse, you'll be part of a team of nurses, CNAs, social workers, and administrative professionals who are committed to supporting our staff in their work of serving seniors and their families within the Saginaw, Frankenmuth and surrounding areas. In this position, you must be currently licensed by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse and successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program. Two years of nursing experience with current home health/hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience is preferred.      

As a Hospice Nurse you will:       

• Prepare for visits by reviewing the Plan of Care and current client status reports; receive directions from RN Case Manager and/or Clinical Managers as appropriate
• Provide direct client care to clients assigned by the registered nurse and in accordance with physician’s orders and the established plan of care
• Identify factors affecting care by evaluating the client’s physical, mental, emotional, environmental and social needs with regard to clinical diagnosis and medical condition
• Provide semi-complex treatments and/or nursing procedures within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse and agency policies
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and monitor the client’s response
• Report significant client information and changes in the client’s condition to the RN Case Manager and physician; document communication with the Case Manager after every visit
• Assist the client with meeting ADL needs and facilitate the client’s efforts towards independence

• Promote a safe environment for the client
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with internal, local, state and federal requirements
•  Maintain expected level of productivity per policy
• Participate in (QI/QA) quality improvement process
•  Licensed Practical Nurse will not be responsible for:
• Admit or discharge clients to service
• Establish the Plan of Care
• Administer any high-tech medications
• Conduct Home Health Aide supervisory visits
• Complete an OASIS Survey
• Start IV lines
• Mix and add additives to TPN
• Draw blood from an IV line
• Supervise or evaluate other employees 

Why Choose Wellspring?      

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you.
Here are some of the benefits to being part of the nursing team within hospice at Wellspring:      

• You will be a part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers, social workers and administrative staff 
• You'll work in a small team and collaborative environment 
• You'll have training and clinical support as needed
• You'll connect with the team through meetings and trainings
• You'll create meaningful connections with each patient and family
• You'll be paid hourly starting out at $25.00 /hour + based on experience and licensure
• You'll have access to our benefits such as Wellspring SupportLinc (mental health/counseling services), DailyPay, etc.
• You'll receive milage reimbursement
• You'll work per diem (as needed/able) and take part in a 1x a month rotating weekend on-call schedule
• Hybrid-Remote: You'll work home-based and travel to see patients in-home and in skilled nursing facilities in the community

This position reports to:
Wellspring Lutheran Services 
100 Mayer Rd 
Frankenmuth MI, 48734      

Full Job Description available during the interview.