What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LPN position at Serenity Hospice Care Pennsylvania?
Hospice LPN
Overview
Serenity Hospice -provides end of life Hospice services with compassion, dignity & respect to our patients and family members.
We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.
Serenity Hospice offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
- Great work environment
Join a team of professional & caring healthcare providers who are making a difference in the lives of our patients every day!
Serenity Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Location: Licensed Practical Nurse – Lancaster & York PA Counties
Hours: Full Time - Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30PM
The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for, but are not limited to:
- Observes and documents the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient and family on an ongoing basis
- Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding the patient's status and symptom management at appropriate levels
- Delivers physical and psychological care as prescribed by the attending physician, as supervised by the Hospice Nurse and as approved by the IDC team
- Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care
- Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health care professionals
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and all other meetings as assigned
- Maintains sufficient and appropriate home care supplies for adequate patient care management
- Collection of documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
- Assistance with clinical billing as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
Professional Experience:
- Hold a Valid and current LPN license within the state of Pennsylvania operations
- 1 year of clinical experience
- Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
