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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-Time

North Shore at Home Hospice
Merrill, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2025
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice
Full- time in Milwaukee, Central WI & surrounding areas
$29/hr, based on experience 

Summary/Objective: 

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. 

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions:

  • Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
  • Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
  • Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
  • Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
  • Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
  •  Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
  • Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient'sresponse to treatments/medications.
  • Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. The employee must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements. The employee may experience a change in work conditions related to weather issues, traveling in rain, snow, etc., and must be able to adapt to the work environment to meet patient care needs.

Required Education and Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduated from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • One to two years of experience in nursing in an acute care setting and 1 year experience in home health, hospice, or comparable experience is preferred.
  • Desire to discover and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care.
  • Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines including social workers, chaplains, CNA’s, and volunteers.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes:

  • Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
  • 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
  • 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
  • Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
  • Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
  • Paid Time Off

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.


Salary : $29

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