What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN position at Suncrest Hospice?
Why Suncrest
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
- Actual Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
- The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Details
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. This role will work with our on call team with PRN and routine visits.
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
- Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
- Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
- Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
- Must be willing to drive and reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 hour shifts
