What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LPN position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed Hospice LPN to join our growing team in Lynchburg! You will be responsible for assisting the RN Case Manager in carrying out the plan of care for your assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Pay
- Generous car and travel allowances
- Company Paid Cell phone and Tablet
- GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays) Accrues on Day one! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)
- Competitively priced health plan, vision and dental, partially employer paid!
- Company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
- 401K with employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
A brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of an RN, assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
- Recognize and understand the effects of social and economic problems upon patients and provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients and their families.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes based on patient visits.
- Performs an ongoing assessment during each visit and documents data
- Observe, record, and report to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions, and changes, as appropriate.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under the physician's orders.
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by on-call policy
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of hospice experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available during work hours.
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate nurse who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River 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.”
Salary : $50,000
