LPN - Hospice Visit Nurse (Field), Full-time, 1 FTE, 40 Hr/wk

2 weeks ago

Fort Wayne, United States VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Join our team at Stillwater Hospice

At Stillwater Hospice, we foster and support growth, teamwork, and good work-life balance among all staff.

We offer competitive wages and benefits in our team-forward, positive care environment. We look forward to talking to you today about joining our team

In this role, you will care for patients in their homes.

**Daytime Shifts, 40 Hours per Week **

ALLEN COUNTY

Stillwater Hospice offers a comprehensive full benefits package for staff working 30+ hours weekly:

We pride ourselves on promoting an Excellent Work/Life Balance and Excellent Employee Benefits.

  • Health Insurance with PPO (preferred provider organization) or HDHP (high-deductible health plans).
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) plan (Two Options) with company contributions and long-term investment options.
  • Free Employer Health Clinic partnership with Parkview Health (for plan participants).
  • Concierge Surgery Center partnership with Wellbridge Surgical, which includes medical plan deductible reimbursement (for plan participants).
  • Dependent Care Account.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Wellness days.
  • Paid Parental Leave for Births and Adoptions.
  • 403b Retirement Plan for all employees with free access to a Financial Advisor and a strong Company Match for full-time employees.
  • Shift Incentive Pay & Mileage Pay
  • Company-provided Uniform allowance.
  • Company-provided Basic Life, AD&D Insurance.
  • Company-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Additional term life insurance amounts are available for employees and family members.
  • Education Incentives, including tuition discounts with several local Universities.
  • Tuition Assistance & Tuition Scholarships.
  • A Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program for Employees and household members.
  • Free access to the services and programs at the Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center.
  • A newly remodeled, modern Inpatient Unit.
  • Newly built Staff Respite Room in the Hospice Home.
  • Multiple employee engagement events per year: Wellness events, Employee benefit fairs, Organization picnics, and Organization holiday events.
  • A strong commitment to promoting and advancing employees from within the organization.
  • The campus is connected to the Fort Wayne Trails system.
  • Discounts at the YMCA and local bank incentives are available.


POSITION TITLE: LPN VISIT NURSE

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: Clinical Team Leader

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Performs nursing procedures and care to assigned terminally ill patients after a Registered Nurse has prepared and implemented the Plan of Care.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Licensed to practice practical nursing in the state of Indiana.

Prefer at least one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Currently certified in CPR, must obtain within 6 months of hire if not certified.

Must be able to safely perform the job's essential functions without posing a direct threat to the health and/or safety of him/her, or to others in the workplace.

Must have a current motor vehicle operator’s license and have access to an automobile with current automobile insurance coverage.

Must be able to drive independently to all patient/family clients’ homes.

Ability to recognize the needs and emergencies of hospice and palliative care patients. and provide appropriate interventions.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Strong assessment skills.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be capable of functioning independently in the patient's setting within the scope outlined by the regulatory bodies of the home health and hospice agency

1. The LPN will provide patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and therefore may not case manage.

2. The LPN may complete all assessments outside of the initial assessment and recertification assessment.

3. The LPN may not write the initial POC but can make suggestions as needed with the supervision of an RN.

4. The LPN may assess the use of restraints on any patient at established timeframes.

5. The LPN may be the skilled nursing care provider during a continuous care episode.

6. The LPN may take a verbal order from a physician so long as they obtain the RN's signature prior to implementation.

7. The LPN may not complete the HIS or OASIS assessments.

Implements Agency policies in all work-related situations; orientation of patient/family to hospice benefit services, including identifying the role of team members.

Follow state and Agency policies and procedures when legally pronouncing a death. Specifics of the death event will be documented in the clinical record; required information is communicated/submitted to appropriate parties. The patient’s body will be handled with respect and dignity and in accordance with individual patient/family requests.

Respect the cultural and religious traditions and beliefs of the patient/family.

Recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with the patient/family/caregiver.

Documents findings accurately, in a timely manner, and on appropriate forms according to Agency's procedures.

Delivers nursing care to patients, which includes pain/symptom management, teaching, providing direct care, case management, referral, advocacy and monitoring.

Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients/families. This includes confidentiality of personal matters as well as patients', coworkers' and Agency's business.

Follows orders from patient’s physician and informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.

Demonstrates understanding of hospice philosophy and concept of care and considers the patient/family as a unit of care.

Assists with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

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