AfterHours Lpn

Schedule : 4 : 00 PM-12 : 00 AM Includes rotating every 4th weekend and holiday. Job Overview : EverHeart Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality, direct patient care during evening and overnight shifts. Ideal candidates will be team-oriented professionals with a solid clinical background, passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and exceptional care to patients and their families during after-hours. Responsibilities : Provide competent nursing care to assigned patients through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching, and timely response to patient and family needs, including :

• Routine home care visits
• End-of-life / continuous care
• Referrals
• Care center assistance
• Chart reviews
• Other duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities :
• Provide patient / family services according to the established Plan of Care and signed physician orders.
• Recognize and promptly report to the registered nurse any changes in the patient’s mental and / or physical status. Reporting should be both written and oral when appropriate.
• Explain hospice services and benefits related to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and identify when to use Palliative Care interventions and ABNs.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians as appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patients.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating the admission of home-care patients to inpatient settings (hospital, nursing home) as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of patients, families, and the agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. Special Skills and Requirements
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, documentation, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed, including in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting, and walking. Qualifications : Education and Experience :
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical / Surgical, Oncology, or Community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Provide competent nursing care to assigned patients through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching, and timely response to patient and family needs, including :
• Routine home care visits
• End-of-life / continuous care
• Referrals
• Care center assistance
• Chart reviews
• Other duties as assignedAdditional Responsibilities :
• Provide patient / family services according to the established Plan of Care and signed physician orders.
• Recognize and promptly report to the registered nurse any changes in the patient’s mental and / or physical status. Reporting should be both written and oral when appropriate.
• Explain hospice services and benefits related to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and identify when to use Palliative Care interventions and ABNs.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians as appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patients.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating the admission of home-care patients to inpatient settings (hospital, nursing home) as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of patients, families, and the agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.Special Skills and Requirements
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, documentation, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed, including in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.