Hospice LPN

Hospice LPN

Grace Hospice Minneapolis, MN Hourly Pay Range $28-$35

If you are seeking a career that puts you in a position to change the world, one life at a time, you have come to the right place. At Grace Hospice we offer professional care with a personal touch by focusing on the patients and families, not the disease, while emphasizing quality of life and dignity. We have built our nonprofit hospice agency by going back to the original roots of hospice care-rich in spiritual, emotional, and physical care for those at their end of life. We are an equal opportunity, drug free organization striving for excellence, while offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a medical professional who provides compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients. The LPN will function as part of an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager and will perform patient visits as assigned by the RN Case Manager. The LPN will play a vital role in the coordination of care of the patient to ensure their loved ones, facility partners, and hospice team are aware of any changes or needs. Grace Culture: Successful employees will demonstrate these key values:

1. Excellence: Anticipating needs and delivering the best care by going above and beyond expectations.
2. Kindness: We distinguish ourselves by being friendly, considerate and generous as we care for patients, families and each other.
3. Team: Respectfully working together to achieve the best end of life experience for our patients and families; promoting a positive work experience

Job Requirements:

• Can build strong Interpersonal Relationships
• Displays an attitude of courtesy and respect for all prospective patients, families, staff and referral sources
• Functions as a team member with other staff in the performance of duties.
• Seeks and accepts feedback regarding the performance of job duties.
• Is aware of patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Displays an understanding of vulnerable adult issues.
• Displays an understanding of hospice patients' rights.
• Exhibits sound mature judgment.
• Patient Care Delivery

Job Duties:

• Provide direct patient care to terminally ill patients; identify and address their individual physical, psychosocial, safety, and comfort needs as directed by the care plan and RN case manager
• Confident management of chronic and acute end-of-life symptoms and medications
• Provide wound care, personal hygiene and assist with feeding as needed
• Train/educate patient, family, caregivers, and partner facilities on end-of-life care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient's care
• Required participation in bi-weekly IDG meetings

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited vocational school of nursing
• Holds a current Minnesota LPN license
• Previous nursing experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration abilities; both verbal and written to interact with patient, families and facility staff
• Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems
• Current MN Driver's License, insurance and daily access to reliable vehicle
• Ability to critically think

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long/short-term disability Basic life/AD&D Supplemental Life/AD&D Dependent Life/AD&D Paid vacation and sick days and holidays Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement