What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Hospice Weekend LPN position at Commonwealth Hospice?
We're looking for a compassionate LPN to join our growing hospice team. This is for a weekend part time position. The exact timeframe of the position can be negotiated. We're looking for someone anywhere from 5 hours to 10 hours per day on both Saturday & Sunday. Exact specifications can be determined for the right fit.
Visits will be preassigned and may range from wound care visits, to assisting actively dying patients.
Coverage area is primarily Allegheny County and local surrounding region. Coverage may include Westmoreland County, Washington County and Armstrong County.
Hospice experience isn't required to apply. We're a local hospice managed by a team with over 50 years combined of hospice experience, dedicated to the Pittsburgh region. Please reach out to us with any questions you may have.
This position requires reliable transportation, as you'll be traveling in the Pittsburgh region to wherever our patients call home. It could be an assisted living, a skilled nursing facility, or a personal residence.
We offer competitive pay, great health benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities
- Identify patients’ care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
- Nurture a compassionate environment and managing pain and symptoms
- Monitor and record patient’s condition and document provided care services
- Treat medical emergencies
- Follow care regulations and standards
- Work within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team
Compassion and good communication skills are a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Long term care
- Outpatient
Supplemental Pay:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35
