Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full/time, Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for United Hospice - Orange County, NY - Full / Time, Day Shift

At United Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life, giving care, and bringing comfort to our patients and families. Our service delivery care model focuses on providing patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and supporting patients and their families during an end-of-life illness.

As an LPN for our community program, you will be a key member of our team.

A career at United Hospice, Inc. provides an opportunity to be part of a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families.

Salary for this position is $26.00 / hr. to $34.00 / hr. and is commensurate with applicable experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes : medical, dental and vision insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), a 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing, paid time off and other perks.

Title : Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Location : Primarily Orange County, NY, but you may be asked, from time to time, to provide care to patients in Rockland County, NY.

Schedule : Full / Time position, Monday through Friday with a weekend weekend rotation.

Job Description Summary :

As an LPN in our community program, you are an integral member of the clinical team providing essential care and support to the patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Possession of a valid and current NYS LPN license
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nursing with recent clinical experience in either hospice or hospital-based med / surg nursing
• Complies with accepted professional nursing standards and practice
• Committed to the Hospice Philosophy of Care
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
• Able to communicate effectively while sustaining a caring, kind and professional disposition
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Electronic medical record competence is required
• Admission and end-of-life care experience is preferred

Responsibilities of the LPN will include, though is not limited to :

• Must be comfortable providing patient care in a homecare setting such as : homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc.,
• Actively participates in the coordination of all aspects of resident care in accordance with current professional nursing standards and practice
• Able to provide direct care according to the established resident plan of care
• Documents in the EMR services rendered as outlined on the resident plan of care in a complete, accurate and timely manner
• Contributes to resident and family counseling and education
• Provides appropriate pain and symptom management according to the resident’s plan of care
• Keeps the RN apprised of the resident’s condition as needed
• Adheres to all policies and procedures established by United Hospice
• Uses equipment and supplies appropriately
• Maintains resident confidentially at all times
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned

United Hospice, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer