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We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
At Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serveāit truly is all about helping people.
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We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programsĀ
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- holidays & paid time off
- continuing education & career growth opportunitiesĀ
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
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Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!Ā
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hospice is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.
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- Performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff RN on a daily basis.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State regulations on an as needed basis.
- Assists the physician and/or staff RN in performing specialized procedures on an as needed basis.
- Assists the patient with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self-care on a daily basis.
- Reports to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel regarding pertinent changes in the patient's condition on an as needed basis.
- Performs complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure on a daily or as needed basis.
- Receives and follows physician orders within realm of practice for an LPN and within the standards of hospice practice but may not alter the plan of care on a daily basis.
Formal Education: Associate Degree or certification equivalent
License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
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License Requirements
- Unrestricted licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional Sate Specific Requirements
- LA: At a minimum, two years full time experience working as an LPN..
