Full-Time LPN Hospice

Overview

Come Join a Dynamic Team!

At Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, we are looking for dependable, compassionate people interested in gaining experience and becoming an invaluable resource to our home care organization. As a vital community resource for more than 117 years, VNA of Ohio is the most trusted home health and hospice provider. We serve patients and families throughout Northeast Ohio providing care to patients, wherever they call home. VNA of Ohio is now hiring a LPN for Hospice in Eastern Cuyahoga and your qualifications and skill set may be an ideal match for this opportunity.

The VNA of Ohio is currently seeking a full time LPN Hospice for East Cuyahoga territory. The LPN will provide care to hospice patients in accordance with the care plan established by the interdisciplinary team. Work will be performed in a variety settings and travel to provide care is required.

Responsibilities

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

• Provide direct nursing care as indicated by the plan of care under the supervision of RN Case Manager

• Participate in the planning and coordination of patient care

• Administers prescribed meds according to law as permitted within the scope of individual license

• Provide patient/caregiver teaching as appropriate

• Provide physical and emotional support to the patient/family in the terminal phases of life

• Demonstrate respect and caring and maintains patient and staff confidentiality

• Assess patient/family general physical and mental condition with the assigned RN Case Manager

• Assists with provision of in-home respite and/or continuous care as patient need arises

• Assist the patient with activities of daily living and encouraging appropriate self-care

• Documents according to established agency guidelines and nursing practice standards

• Instruct family or caregivers in caring for the patient as directed

• Demonstrate teamwork throughout cooperation, adaptability, flexibility, communication, dependability, and support of the team goals

• Communicates in an effective, accurate, and respectful manner

• Adheres to the organization's policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed in good standing as an LPN in the State of Ohio

• Current BLS certification

• Experience in community health nursing providing direct patient care preferred

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Certification as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPLN) desired

Please apply via our website at: www.vnaohio.org

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental and 403B. You can learn more about VNA of Ohio at www.vnaohio.org. VNA of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.

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