PRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Who We’re Looking For Are you a skilled and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for providing compassionate care at the end of life? Well Care Health is looking for a dedicated Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team and provide patients and families with the support and care they need during life’s most challenging moments. About Well Care Health At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best. Key Responsibilities Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support. Manage a caseload of patients, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate care with the hospice team. Educate patients and families about the hospice process, end-of-life care, and coping strategies. Assess patient needs regularly, report changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly. Offer emotional support to families and provide guidance throughout the hospice journey. What we offer Competitive salary Medical, Vision, Dental 401k with matching Tuition reimbursement Continued opportunities for growth and development Ready to Make a Difference? Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about providing compassionate, end-of-life care and are looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse at Well Care Health. Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Primary Job Duties Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing services to hospice patients based on a patient-specific plan of care developed by the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, including assessment, treatment of symptoms, education, and support. The Hospice LPN is responsible for communicating assessment findings, response to treatments provided, and pertinent changes in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager, physician (Attending & Hospice), and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate. Complete ongoing assessments of patient and family/caregiver needs, identifying the physical, psychosocial, emotional, bereavement, environmental, safety, and developmental needs related to the patient’s terminal illness and provide direct or supervised nursing services in accordance with the developed Plan of Care. Assist in the development of an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family/caregiver that incorporates palliative nursing interventions and provides accurate and appropriate data based on assessment findings. Communicate with the physician (Attending & Hospice) and RN Case Manager regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required. Serve as a collaborative member of the IDG and cooperate with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently, maintaining and adjusting schedule to ensure patient care needs are met and to enhance agency performance. Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. Communicate with courtesy and compassion to agency customers and employees, conduct oneself in a professional manner. Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the agency and a commitment to Well Care Health’s Guiding Principles. Job Specifications Education/Training: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing and holds current license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state in which providing care. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying. Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the NC Board of Nursing; complies with accepted professional standards and practice. Valid NC driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Worker CPR Certification. Experience: Minimum of one-year clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred. Excellent nursing assessment and problem-solving skills. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of nursing documentation requirements. Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Essential Physical Requirements: Regular physical activity including sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. Occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and smelling. Occasionally requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting patients. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgement, emotional/mental stability, and stamina; demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities. Exposure to Hazards: May be exposed to noise, allergens, viruses, diseases, and infection from patients and working environments. May be exposed to animals (domestic and wild) and rapidly changing traffic and weather conditions. Organization: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle a variety of tasks and to assign priorities to those tasks. Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, flexible schedule that includes some on-call, weekends, nights, and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr