On-Call Hospice LPN field nurse - Weekday

Job Description

Job Description

A Path of Care Hospice in Norman, OK is looking to hire a Hospice On-Call Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekdays to care for our patients within their homes. Do you want to work with a team of passionate health care professionals ? Have you been searching for an opportunity to grow your nursing career ? If so, please read on!

This position earns competitive pay depending on skills & experience. Benefits are a flexible schedule and 401K.

ABOUT A PATH OF CARE HOSPICE

A Path of Care Hospice is a partnership of home health, hospice, and private home services agencies. At A Path of Care Hospice, we aim to relieve pain, improve comfort, and help our patients take charge of their lives. Our skilled care and support make it possible for our patients to live safely and independently in their own homes. We work directly with their doctors to develop individualized care plans to ensure our patients receive the best care possible to heal. In every interaction with our customers, we demonstrate our core values of credibility, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy. We strive to gain the trust of our patients by working hard, assuming responsibility for our actions, and bringing sunshine to their lives.

Our high quality of care would not be possible without the exceptional team we have working for us. They work hard to uphold our values and ensure that each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs. To show our appreciation, we work hard to create a supportive and fulfilling environment that helps our employees grow professionally and create long-lasting careers they can take pride in .

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you make it your mission to provide the best possible care for your patients and their families. Working under the direction of the RN case manager, you provide services according to the plan of care. You continually assess the needs of your patients and report any signs of abuse or changes in their health as well as make recommendations for changes to the plan of care. To keep the family and patient informed, you counsel them regarding advance directive issues such as living wills and healthcare surrogate forms. You also maintain up-to-date and accurate patient records to ensure continuity of care.

In addition to working with the patient and their family, you also establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors served by our agency. You enjoy the opportunities you have to participate in our Total Quality Improvement program, training activities, and community programs that all promote professional growth. As a team player, you participate in the on-call rotation, occasionally assist with the orientation of new nurses, and assist with discharge planning. You feel great about the positive impact you have in the lives of your patients and their families!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Oklahoma LPN license
• 1 year of clinical experience
• Ability to care for patients and families faced with terminal illnesses
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance

Experience with acute care nursing is preferred but not required. Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Can you work well as part of a team? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This On-Call LPN- Weekday position typically works Flexible Schedule .

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NURSING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

Location : 73069

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