Hospice Inpatient LPN

Concordia Lutheran Ministries • Part-time • Wexford, Pennsylvania, US • 5m ago

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, provides compassionate home care, facility based, and inpatient hospice services to our patients and their families. Our home care coverage area spreads throughout several counties in Western Pennsylvania with inpatient locations in Wexford, Cabot, and Beaver. The Good Samaritan Hospice team works together to provide relief through pain control and symptom management, while offering emotional, social and spiritual support for the patient and family. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the guidance of the RN Charge Nurse to give direct nursing care in the Wexford inpatient hospice facility in accordance with the individualized plan of care developed by the patient and/or family, physician and the hospice team.
This is a part time position working (2) - 12 hour shifts (7 pm to 7 am) and includes a weekend and holiday rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania
Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care preferred
Demonstrates excellent clinical skills
Current CPR certification
Solid computer skills, including Word
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Implements and evaluates all skilled and technical patient/family care activities in accordance with the individualized plan of as directed by the RN member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)

2.Conducts a physical examination and observation of the patient on each shift and as necessary, and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN member of the IDG team

3.Participates in patient and/or family teaching activities as outlined by the plan of care

4.Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death

5.Provides personal care such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; checking vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation

6.Completes inpatient facility housekeeping duties as necessary

7.Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified

8.Maintains regular communication and interaction with patients, families, physicians and hospice team members

9.Works shifts as needed, including weekend rotations; participates in required on-call responsibilities as assigned

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Good Working Conditions

Excellent Staffing Ratios

Credit Union

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Call-Out Incentive

Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Education Seminars and In-services

Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Free Parking

Discounted Meal Plans

EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

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