Location: Newark,OH, USA
What you should know about the LPN IPU role:
* This is a full time night shift position (6:30p-6:30a) 36 hrs/week.
* Our inpatient unit is located at Licking Memorial Hospital
* We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end of life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed
The LPN Essential Duties are:
As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide patient care which may include supportive care, pain and symptom management, preventative care, and personal care to maximize the comfort and health of hospice patients, their families, and other caregivers.
Qualifications:
* Commitment to the hospice concept and philosophy of care; willingness to develop skills in palliative care.
* Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed in Ohio with IV and medication certification preferred
* Registered LPN with the State of Ohio without any board actions. One-year nursing experience preferred.
* CPR Certified
* Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred and will be made available to Ohio's Hospice employees who wish to obtain certification.
* Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
* Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather.
* Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record
* State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage
* Complete and pass all pre-employment and periodic screenings, including health screenings, required by the organization.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
* Competitive Pay (we actually mean it!)
* Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Short- & Long-Term Disability
* Life Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Matching Retirement Plans
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
* Scrubs provided
* Mileage reimbursement
* Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
* Educational programs geared toward career advancement
* Career growth
* And much, much, more!
Ohio's Hospice offers opportunity, advancement and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!
As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.
Ohio's Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Ohio's Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio's Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.