Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nurses are an essential part of quality care and coordination for our patients. If you have a passion for hospice and are looking for a change, this is an excellent opportunity to work with a great, unified team. Our company focuses on dignity, collaboration, and meeting all needs to create the ideal journey for our patients and their families.

Our mission is to provide innovative, patient-centered, proactive care in the home environment. We value quality and the patient experience, working tirelessly to improve both. We utilize technology and innovation as a lever to enhance, improve, and make our care delivery model more efficient and effective. We hire and value those aligned and engaged with our mission, vision, and values, provide clear direction and opportunities, and empower them to reach their potential.

Job Description

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
• Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient's plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end-of-life care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on-the-job learning.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.
• Keep the Case Manager informed of changes noted during visits.
• Perform on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR/FA certification.
• Valid state-issued driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; willingness to travel.
• One (1) year of professional experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a hospice or similar setting.

Benefits

• Company fleet vehicles (complete with a gas card, maintenance repairs and inspections, and insurance coverage).
• Continued education programs to become certified in Palliative/Hospice care.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefit packages.
• 401K.
• Flexible schedules.
• A united team approach focusing on high-quality care.

Sign-On Bonus Options

Advanced is willing to provide employees with three (3) options in relation to a sign-on bonus. Those being a one-year, two-year, and three-year option. Advanced agrees to pay Employee a sign-on bonus of up to a period of three (3) years, subject to the repayment provision.

• 1 year - $2,500
• 2 year - $5,000
• 3 year - $7,500

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Supplemental Pay

Signing bonus

Experience

Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Wexford, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

On the road