After Hours LPN (2007)

After Hours LPN

Greenville - Greenville, OH 45331; Mercer - Coldwater, OH 45828

Overview

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree

Description

Location: Western & Central Ohio Schedule: MondayFriday, 4:00PM - 12:00AM Weekend Rotation: Every 4th weekend (Friday & Monday off after worked weekend) Holiday Rotation: 2 holidays per year Hours: Full-time (40/week)

Summary of Position: The After-Hours Nurse is responsible for direct patient care after business hours.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care including symptom management, emotional support, patient/family education, and timely response to needs
• Deliver care through routine home visits, end-of-life/continuous care, referrals, admissions, care center support, and chart reviews
• Perform thorough initial nursing assessments and monitor patient condition
• Explain hospice services, insurance benefits (Medicare, Medicaid, private), palliative care interventions, and appropriate use of ABNs
• Collaborate with physicians and Medical Directors and obtain/enter orders as appropriate
• Order and coordinate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to meet patient needs
• Facilitate continuity of care, including home-to-inpatient transitions (hospital, nursing home)
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency, accreditation, and regulatory standards
• Maintain clinical competency and participate in weekend rotations or other duties as assigned

Pay & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision eligibility 1st of the month following hire
• Employer-sponsored direct care program: full-time employees receive free covered medical visits with no deductibles, copays, or out-of-pocket costs (coverage varies by visit type/service)
• 30 paid days off per year (PTO, sick time, and holidays)
• 401(k) eligibility 1st of the month following hire
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentives and shift differentials
• Mileage & cell phone reimbursement
• Monthly employee recognition events
• PayActivearly access to earned wages
• PSLF-qualified employer
• $200 initial clothing allowance for full-time positions

Qualifications

Qualifications: Current Ohio LPN license Minimum 2 years LPN experience (Med/Surg, Oncology, or Community Health preferred; hospice a plus) Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Strong communication and time management skills Ability to work independently