LPN

Want to join our Team We are currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated LPN to join our Anne Arundel County Field Team. Our LPNs under the direction of the registered nurse provide care to our patients in all settings including patient homes and facilities death visits continuous care and GIP.

This position is Fulltime; Monday Friday 9am 5:30pm.

Coverage Area: Anne Arundel County Patient homes and facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collects accurate and timely data through observation palpation and auscultation includingphysical psychosocial ethnic cultural spiritual medical stability symptom management safety and educational needs of the patient.

Recognizes changes in clinical status. Requests assistance from supervisor or an RN as needed.

Serves as a preceptor to students/new employees. Identifies learning needs of students and shares with RN to provide for optimal clinical practice.

Obtains and documents a complete list of the patients current medications and compares the medications that the organization provides to those on the patients list. Ensures that the information is available on to all care providers.

Collects data regarding family needs for bereavement services following the patients death and conveys information to bereavement staff no later than three days after death of patient in conjunction with the primary nurse.

Performsnursing procedures according to nursing policy/procedures practicing within the scope of practice.

Consistently utilizes effective time management and performs functions efficiently.

Actively participates under the direction of the RN in the initiation/revision of the plans of care and/or the initiation/revision of discharge plan within established timeframes as per documentation.

Under the direction of the RN establishes measurable patient goals and communicates ongoing plan of care appropriately to multidisciplinary care team.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off including 18 vacation days 10 sick days and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC. Access to our Emergency Sick Bank to provide a safety net gift of up to 80 hours of sick time for medical emergencies if you run out of paid time off.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development additional certifications and degree programs
• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage companypaid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance and available accident and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

About Hospice of the Chesapeake

At Hospice of the Chesapeake we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms articulate what matters most and remember that each moment matters.

We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years our team has cared for more than 50000 hospice patients and nearly 100000 family members.

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