Hospice Nurse (LPN)

Description

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a part time Hospice Nurse. As a statewide nonprofit serving families in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.

As a Hospice Nurse with Wellspring, you'll be part of a team of nurses, CNAs, social workers, and administrative professionals who are committed to supporting our staff in their work of serving seniors and their families within the Saginaw, Frankenmuth and surrounding areas. In this position, you must be currently licensed by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse and successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program. Two years of nursing experience with current home health / hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience is preferred.

As a Hospice Nurse you will :

Prepare for visits by reviewing the Plan of Care and current client status reports; receive directions from RN Case Manager and / or Clinical Managers as appropriate

Provide direct client care to clients assigned by the registered nurse and in accordance with physician’s orders and the established plan of care

Identify factors affecting care by evaluating the client’s physical, mental, emotional, environmental and social needs with regard to clinical diagnosis and medical condition

Provide semi-complex treatments and / or nursing procedures within the scope of practice of a licensed practical nurse and agency policies

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and monitor the client’s response

Report significant client information and changes in the client’s condition to the RN Case Manager and physician; document communication with the Case Manager after every visit

Assist the client with meeting ADL needs and facilitate the client’s efforts towards independence

Promote a safe environment for the client

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in compliance with internal, local, state and federal requirements

Maintain expected level of productivity per policy

Participate in (QI / QA) quality improvement process

Licensed Practical Nurse will not be responsible for :

Admit or discharge clients to service

Establish the Plan of Care

Administer any high-tech medications

Conduct Home Health Aide supervisory visits

Complete an OASIS Survey

Start IV lines

Mix and add additives to TPN

Draw blood from an IV line

Supervise or evaluate other employees

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you.

Here are some of the benefits to being part of the nursing team within hospice at Wellspring :

You will be a part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers, social workers and administrative staff

You'll work in a small team and collaborative environment

You'll have training and clinical support as needed

You'll connect with the team through meetings and trainings

You'll create meaningful connections with each patient and family

Your starting pay will be $25.00 / hour   based on experience and licensure

You'll work part time, 24 hours per week

You'll participate in the rotating weekend on-call schedule

Hybrid-Remote : You'll work home-based and travel to see patients in-home and in skilled nursing facilities in the community

You'll receive mileage reimbursement

You'll be able to enroll in our benefits, such as 403b Retirement Plans, PTO, Paid Holidays

You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay

You'll have access to Wellspring Supportlinc, which is an employee assistance plan

This position reports to :

Wellspring Lutheran Services

100 Mayer Rd

Frankenmuth MI, 48734

Full Job Description available during the interview.

Salary : $25