Licensed Practical Nurse

The Hospice LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients in senior nursing facilities, homes, assisted living facilities, and at times in our inpatient care center.

Current Position Available:

LPN - FT - 40 hours per week, M-F, 8am - 430pm, rotating weekends and holiday rotation

$45,000 - $53,000 yearly

Responsibilities of Position:
Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching and timely response to patient and family needs including;

• Routine Homecare Visits.
• End of Life/Continuous Care.
• Referrals.
• Care Center Assistance.
• Chart Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide patient/family services according to established Plan of Care and signed physician orders.
• Recognize and report promptly to the registered nurse any changes in the mental and/or physical status of the patient. Reporting should be written and oral when appropriate.
• Explain hospice services and benefits in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance and know when to use Palliative Care Interventions’ and ABN’s.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for the patient.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to in-patient setting (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families and agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Shall have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Ohio and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Indiana or current LPN licensure in the State of Indiana and the eligibility to obtain licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

EverHeart Hospice was established in 1980 and is a legacy non-profit, community-based hospice organization. Our mission is to provide exceptional and individualized end-of-life experiences for patients and families. Through the course of care, our patients and families become part of the family. The end-of-life journey is a milestone in life, and we strive to make this journey a memorable experience for each patient and their loved ones. This defines our hospice and the care we provide.

Consider joining our team of hospice professionals today!

Benefits of joining the team:

• New Starting Wages!
• Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO, Sick time/Paid Holidays
• 401k Matching(after 1 year)
• Clothing Allowance/Mileage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance