Licensed Practical Nurse Lpn

Schedule : Day Shift : 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM Rotates every 4th weekend and holiday. Position Overview : EverHeart Hospice is seeking a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, hands-on patient care and support to individuals and families during daytime hours. Responsibilities : Responsibilities of the Position :

• 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
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the patient’s mental and / or physical status to the registered nurse, both verbally and in writing when appropriate
• Explain hospice services and benefits related to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance; understand when to implement Palliative Care interventions and use ABNs
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when appropriate
• Order necessary 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 needed to meet patient, family, and agency scheduling needs
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency policy, accreditation standards, and governing requirements
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned 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 Special Skills and Requirements :
• Shall have a valid driver’s license
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detailed with excellent communication, documentation, and organization
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, and turning, bending, lifting, and walking
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning
• Responsibilities of the Position :
• 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
• Recognize and promptly report any changes in the patient’s mental and / or physical status to the registered nurse, both verbally and in writing when appropriate
• Explain hospice services and benefits related to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance; understand when to implement Palliative Care interventions and use ABNs
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when appropriate
• Order necessary 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 needed to meet patient, family, and agency scheduling needs
• Complete all documentation in accordance with agency policy, accreditation standards, and governing requirements
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned