Licensed Practical Nurse bei OPTIMAL HOSPICE CARE

Description

Optimal Hospice is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Optimal Hospice, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Working closely with our interdisciplinary team, you will provide compassionate support to individuals and their families during their end-of-life journey.

Why Optimal Hospice?

Thriving Together: As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Community of Care: Optimal Hospice is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings.

Heartfelt Connection: In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Optimal Hospice is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community.

Optimal Hospice is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Optimal team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient’s needs.

Core values: Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

The LPN Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Conduct assessments, monitor patient conditions, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Assist with personal care activities if needed.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient care activities.
• Records clinical/progress notes in client/patient's clinical record.

Pay: $60,000-73,000

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
1. Preferably one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Hospice experience. 
2. Has completed a practical (vocational) nursing program and is licensed in good standing in the state of Colorado and who furnishes services under the supervision of a qualified Registered Nurse.
3. Must be able to communicate in the language of the client and document client related activity as appropriate
4. Possesses adequate and effective written and verbal communication skills.
5. Possess adequate and effective interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing 50 pounds.

Travel: This position requires daily travel. Mileage is reimbursed.