Hospice LPN at BJC HealthCare

Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IV Management, Patient Assessment, Plan Of Care Development, Patient Teaching, Discharge Planning, Symptom Management, Pain Control, Counseling, Bereavement Services, Palliative Care, Driving, Independent Work

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role IV certified - Licensed Practical Nurse supporting our south St. Louis region. Cell phone, lap top and mileage reimbursement (IRS rate). Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30 p.m. Weekend and holiday rotation 1 winter and 1 summer Holiday Experience: Hospice, oncology, nursing home, or home care experience ideal You will be working independently and driving to patients' homes *Must register with the family care safety registry #LI-TP1 Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN. Responsibilities Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning. Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Implements plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED - Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License LPN - IV Cert Preferred Requirements Experience

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including IV management, utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities involve implementing treatments, assisting in developing and updating the plan of care, and performing patient assessments tailored to age and developmental needs.