Licensed Practical Nurse – Hospice (5pm-6am)

CorsoCare Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Job Status Full Time 5pm 6am 3X weekly Rotation of weekends Coverage Area Greater Indianapolis At CorsoCare we offer Employee First Benefits Competitive compensation Continued Growth and Education from training supportive leadership and collaboration Community based visits means less travel time A company provided tablet with 247365 IT support Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options Mileage reimbursement Employee First Culture YOU BELONG YOU MATTER What makes you different makes us great You are part of a team Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes A 1440 Culture one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person in every interaction Position Summary A Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies Required Experience for Licensed Practical Nurse A Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing and currently licensed in the states in which practicingMinimum of one 1 year experience in nursing preferredAcceptance of philosophy and goals of this HospiceAbility to exercise initiative and independent judgmentCompletion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care Accountability for Licensed Practical Nurse Understands and adheres to established policies and proceduresImplements the IDG nursing care plan for each patientProvides nursing services treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assignedObserves signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments including drugs and changes in the patients physical or emotional conditionTeaches and counsels the patient and familysignificant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at homeEvaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPNs nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurseMaintains accurate and complete records of observations treatments and care of patientParticipates in medical record audit as assignedAttends staff meetings IDG conferences and in services as scheduledTakes on call duty nights weekends and holidays as assignedIs responsible for submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a daily basisParticipates in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health teamPrepares clinical and progress notesAssists the physician and RN in performing specialized proceduresPrepares equipment and materials for treatmentsObserves aseptic technique as requiredAssists the patientfamily in learning appropriate self care techniques General Working Conditions This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health dental vision 401k income protection and extraordinary work life benefits This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of the employees under herhis supervision The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty Equal Opportunity Employer CORRN