Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services
US - Iowa - Guthrie Center
January 29, 2025

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to hospice patients, including appropriate pain/symptom management
Implement nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education
Participate in coordination of hospice services
Provide appropriate pain/symptom management and evaluate patient response to treatments/medications
Participate in professional growth and development opportunities and quality assessment activities
Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program with current licensure to practice in state of operation
1 year nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred
Experience in community health, hospice or med/surg preferred
Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Hospice of the Midwest is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Hospice of the Midwest, please visithospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us onFacebook (//HospiceoftheMidwest) .

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Job LocationsUS-IA-GUTHRIE CENTER

ID 2024-157012

Line of Business Hospice of the Midwest

Position Type Full-Time

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