Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time

Explore opportunities with Deaconess Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. We are offing a $5,000 sign-on bonus to full-time hires.

As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluate personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care.
Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral
Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition
Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care
Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
~MS: At least one-year full-time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one-year full time experience as an RN

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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