What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Hospice - Mechanicsburg position at HOMELAND CENTER?
Are you a compassionate and caring Licensed Practical Nurse who knows how to respond with sympathy and kindness? Are you proficient in managing an efficient schedule? Do you have prior experience with providing patients with dignified and exemplary care?
If you answer yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.
As an LPN for Homeland Hospice, you would contribute to our community of caring by providing direct support to patients and family members during a significant part of their life journey.
Homeland Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care to help patients and families make the most of their moments together. We believe in a holistic approach which considers the whole person — mind, body and spirit as inseparable — and embraces the love and support of patient families as vital.
- This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, Daytime position.
- This position would provide care primarily to patients in the area in and surrounding Cumberland County.
- This position requires a valid Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license, a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and reliable internet access.
As a full-time Homeland Hospice LPN, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive Pay Rates, with portal to portal paid mileage.
- Excellent Health Benefit Options, with little to no cost and low co-pays, including: Vision, Dental, and Prescription.
- 401K with matching and the direct support of a financial advisor to help you meet your financial goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
As Homeland Hospice's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you would provide skilled nursing care to the hospice patient, and support to the family and caregiver, as directed by the supervising Assistant Director of Clinical Services, in compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, Pennsylvania licensure laws and agency policies and procedures. Provide timely documentation of patient services based on the patient’s plan of care. Works closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met.
Requirements include:
Education and Experience
- Graduate of accredited practical nursing program.
- Minimum age requirement of 18.
- Has minimum of one (1) year general nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
- Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification
- LPN licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable internet access.
Homeland at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
