Addus HomeCare Corporation
Hospice Nurse LPN
Addus HomeCare Corporation, Portland, Oregon, us, 97228
Serenity Hospice is hiring a LPN to support Tigard and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. We offer comprehensive benefits including a generous PTO program, 401K plus match, and competitive salaries.
What We offer:
* Great culture and team atmosphere * Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month * 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match * Generous time off accruals * Mileage Reimbursement * Paid holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Referral Program * Merit Increases * Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
* Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act * Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care * Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care * Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care * Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor * Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications
Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state. * Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience. * Maintains a current CPR certification. * Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
What We offer:
* Great culture and team atmosphere * Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month * 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match * Generous time off accruals * Mileage Reimbursement * Paid holidays * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Referral Program * Merit Increases * Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
* Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act * Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care * Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care * Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care * Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor * Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications
Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state. * Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience. * Maintains a current CPR certification. * Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.