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Mission Healthcare, a Family of Companies is a culture-driven organization in the business of caring. As an industry leader, our team delivers high-quality, personalized home health, hospice, and palliative care services to over 5,000 patients daily. Our mission statement is to take care of people and we take pride in putting our employee’s first. We’ve been awarded as a 2021 Top Workplace and we’re proud of our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating!
Mission Healthcare Family of Companies includes Mission Home Health, Mission Hospice, Moniker Hospice, Healthy Living at Home, Tender Care, Sun Tree, Hands of Hope, Advanced Healthcare Services, One Care and Compass at Home.
We are a company that truly invests in our people and what we do, and we never lose sign of the impact we’re making. If you are committed to making an impact on the lives of others Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefits to support your career, well-being, and future.
Business Line: Hospice
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Compensation starting at $33hr
Position Objective:
The Hospice Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides 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, SW, ST, and Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessments performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Three years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Currently licensed as a LPN/LVN in the State.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- 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.
- Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Understands philosophy of Hospice concept. Also Understands needs of the terminally ill.
Travel – This is a traveling position. Must maintain a valid driver’s license, active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements and an operational vehicle.
Why choose Mission Healthcare?
Passionate company culture
Competitive Pay
Paid Holidays (Full time only)
Accrued Vacation Time Accrual
Sick Leave Program
Development & Continued Education
Team Licensing Assistance
Team Support
Electronic medical records & mobile devices
Employee Referral Program
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage (available the 1st day of month following date of hire)
401(k) Plan
Flex & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Care & Cancer Insurance
EOE - M/F/Disabled/Veterans - Reasonable Accommodation
It is our business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person