Provides direct nursing care to hospice patients under the direction of an RN or physician. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a valid LPN license in Illinois or a Compact State. Candidates must have one year of LPN experience and BLS HCP certification from the American Heart Association.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient CarePoint Of Care TestingInterdisciplinary CommunicationNursing Documentation
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Hospice Home of Hope Worker Type
Regular
Job
Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.
Job
Responsibilities and
Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care. Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders and established nursing care standards. Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising Registered Nurse (RN) on a daily basis. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE One year licensed practical nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED
Professional
LICENSE
AND/OR
Certifications
State of
Work
Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of
Financial and
Professional
Regulation (IDFPR)
State of
Work
Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN)
Nurse
Licensure
Issued by
Compact
State
Work
Shift:
Night
Shift (United
States of
America)
Job
Type:
Employee
Department: 1900000116
HOSPICE
Home of
Hope-FDL
Scheduled
Weekly
Hours: 32
Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid
Parental
Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible
Payment
Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront
Tuition
Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.
