LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots and decades of experience serving all patients’ and families’ needs regardless of ability to pay or medical complexity. We are a people-first organization whose funds go to serve our mission.

Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values. Apply now and be a part of our success story.

We Provide Excellent Benefits Including

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
• 28 days of Paid Time Off
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
• 403b Retirement plan with matching
• Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced

Essential Functions

• Delivery of Patient Care
  • Participates in the assessment of the patient’s physical and mental health, including the patient’s reaction to illness and treatment regimens.
  • Records and reports the results of the nursing assessment.
  • Participates in implementing the Plan of Care developed by the registered nurse and/or prescribed by any person authorized by State law, by performing tasks assigned or delegated by and performed under the supervision or under orders or directions of a registered nurse, licensed physician or any other person authorized by State law to provide supervision.
  • Facilitates patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
  • Participates in the teaching and counseling of patients as assigned by a registered nurse, physician or other qualified professional authorized by State law.
  • Encourages and allows time for questions when meeting with the patient and family.
  • Reports and records the nursing care rendered, and the patient’s response to that care.
  • Communicates effectively with members of the IDG, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with supervisor. Keeps supervisor apprised of any complex patient/caregiver issues.
  • Applies principles of infection control. Follows guidelines for universal precautions in accordance with accepted professional practices.

• Interdisciplinary Group
  • Attends and participates in the interdisciplinary group conferences [IDG] and special care conferences.
  • Seeking and utilizing the appropriate resources for the referral process, as directed by the RN
  • Participates in identifying specific patient/caregiver needs and making referrals to appropriate team members.

• Documentation
  • Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA Health Partners guidelines and the requirements of licensure and certification standards.

• Professional and Personal Accountability
  • Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skills within scope of practice.
  • Ensures that VIA Health Partners professional reputation is maintained and projected.
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development and staying abreast of current trends in the healthcare field. Incorporates new information and methods into practice.
  • Maintains current professional licensure, CPR certification and CEU requirements.
  • Exhibits time management skills. Able to plan workday while remaining able to respond appropriately to unforeseen obstacles.

• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Diploma from a Board approved nursing program designed to prepare a person for practical nurse licensure is required;
• A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to have one multistate license in a primary state of residency (the home state) and to practice in other compact states (remote states), while subject to each state’s practice laws and discipline.
• Current CPR required; CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1-year related experience for LDHH and 2 years for other nursing positions. Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses required. Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical.
• Computer proficiency is required.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care