LPN / LVN - Home Health

Overview

UnityPoint at Home

Hospice LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Paula Baber Hospice House

Fort Dodge, IA

36 hours/week

• Monday-Friday 3PM-11PM - every other weekend Friday-Sunday - rotating holidays

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the RN Case Manager, the Hospice LPN provides direct patient care and performs technical skilled care to a diverse patient population in their place of residence. The LPN delivers patient care directed by the RN Case Manager in the hospice plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

• Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring hospice nursing services completing a nursing patient assessment at each visit in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

• Ensures compassionate, empathetic quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan.

• Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.

• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues as directed by and included in the nursing plan of care.

• Implements interventions within the hospice nursing plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager.

• Promotes the provision of comfort care to the dying as an active, desirable, and integral component of nursing care in the home and inpatient unit.

• Collaborates effectively with patients, families, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop an individualized plan of care to attain specific goals and outcomes.

• Utilizes effective teaching and learning strategies when providing hospice education for patients, families, colleagues, and community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Licensed Practical Nurses

• One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.

• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

• Ability to navigate and perform basic use of Microsoft Office products.

• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.

• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

• Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.

• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team

• For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture

• At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits

• Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

• We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development

• We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement

• Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

#UPaHomeNursing

• Area of Interest: LPN;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9FTE;

• Department: SN Visits- IPU- FD;

• Shift: 3p-11p, 0.9FTE, every other weekend (Friday-Saturday and Sunday), every other Holiday;

• Job ID: 148162;