Travel Hospice LPN; Facility Based; Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Company: Lifesong Hospice
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Facility Based Hospice LPN Position
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4pm OR 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location will be to various Country Meadows locations from Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg to York area
Only 1-2 Facilities Per Day
Mileage Reimbursement Provided Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care is a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities. We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who has the hospice heart to join our team. While this position does require travel, it will be to Country Meadows Retirement communities where you will see multiple patients in one trip. No longer will you be driving long distances to see just one person in their home! To honor the care and commitment that our LPN's offer to our patients every day, we work hard to provide a rich benefit package, an environment that encourages career development and competitive compensation. About Lifesong Hospice:
Working only in Country Meadows, Ecumenical, and Providence Place Retirement Communities, Lifesong co-workers personalize hospice care plans to help our resident's transition to be as comfortable as possible and tailored to their needs. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure that their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story. Hospice LPN Responsibilities: --- Provides and ensures quality patient care and the promotion of patient wellness and enforces all policies, programs, and philosophies of Lifesong Hospice and Palliative.
--- Completes ongoing focused assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
--- Provides a complete focused physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
--- Follows the care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
--- Administers medications and treatment as prescribed by a physician in the physician's plan of care, within the scope of practice as determined by the State of Pennsylvania.
--- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
--- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
--- Assists the patient and family/caregiver, and other team members, in providing continuity of care.
--- Reports the status of schedule and rescheduled assignments, late arrivals, no-shows, and outstanding follow-up appointments to the Team Director/Director of Clinical Operations.
--- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
--- Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Hospice LPN Qualifications: --- LPN with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
--- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
--- Minimum one year of experience; experience in the area of palliative care, geriatric care, or hospice nursing preferred.
--- Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
--- High proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR required.
--- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
--- CPR certified and able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.
--- A state driver's license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order. About Lifesong Hospice:
Working only in Country Meadows, Ecumenical, and Providence Place Retirement Communities, Lifesong co-workers personalize hospice care plans to help our resident's transition to be as comfortable as possible and tailored to their needs. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure that their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story. Company Benefits: Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Generous Paid time off
Mileage reimbursement for travel between facilities EOE

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