Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
AdvisaCare · Grand Rapids, MI · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
Hospice Nurses
We're Hiring Hospice Nurses!
Bring care, comfort and compassion home. Join our team and brighten lives one visit at a time!
About the Role
Join us and provide emotional support, helping patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
Responsibilities
- Initial and ongoing assessment of patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
- Implement the individualized plan of care and revisions as needed
- Comply with AdvisaCare Hospice Policies and Procedures, Medicare compliance
- Consult with and educate the patient/family on disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, dealing with issues of ethical concern
- Supervise paraprofessionals providing services to patient
- Prepare clinical and progress notes, participate in interdisciplinary group meetings
- Participate in Hospice performance improvement program
- Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with our clients, families and caregivers
- Communicate information using current processes and technology within the organization
Requirements
- Current Michigan License in good standing
- Minimum 1 year hospice experience
- An empathetic approach to patients and caregivers
- Ability to adapt to patient’s status and needs on a full-time, on-call basis
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Medical Benefits effective now
- Able to earn paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Excellent pay / weekly paychecks
- Employee appreciation program
- Rewarding work environment
- Paid general orientation
- Advanced skilled training offered
- Private duty/home health/therapy division
- 24/7 staffing support