What You Should Know About the LPN Extended Hours Role:
- This is a Full-Time DRIVING position serving New Philadelphia and the surrounding communities.
- The schedule consists of 4p-12a shifts one to three days per week, along with 8a-8p every other weekend. The position also includes rotating holiday coverage to ensure our patients receive consistent care when needed.
- We are committed to delivering compassionate, dependable care and support to patients and their families during the hospice journey. This role is ideal for an LPN who is dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and personalized care to those we serve.
The LPN Essential Duties Are:
- The LPN will deliver skilled nursing services to patients in their homes and/or care facilities while following the established plan of care and working under the guidance and supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include addressing patient needs, supporting family members, communicating changes in condition, and maintaining accurate documentation of all care provided.
- The LPN will serve as an important member of the hospice care team and help ensure each patient receives respectful, individualized care throughout their end-of-life experience.
LPN Qualifications:
- Current LPN license in the State of Ohio and must remain in good standing with no active board restrictions.
- Previous nursing experience of one year or more is preferred.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Basic computer proficiency necessary for timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Must be comfortable driving to patient locations during daytime and evening hours, as well as weekends, holidays, and periods of inclement weather.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving history.
- Must carry automobile insurance meeting applicable state minimum requirements.
- Successful completion of a criminal background screening is required.
- Successful completion of a 10-panel drug screening is required.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with 5% Employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
- Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!
As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice.
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.
Skills Required
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Ohio, in good standing without active board restrictions
- Current CPR certification
- Basic computer proficiency for clinical documentation
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
- Automobile insurance meeting applicable state minimum requirements
- Successful criminal background screening
- Successful 10-panel drug screening
- At least one year of nursing experience
- Availability for daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, and inclement-weather driving
What We Do
Ohio’s Hospice is a partnership of mission-driven, not-for-profit hospices in Ohio committed to a shared vision of strengthening and preserving community based hospices. Members of Ohio’s Hospice share the values of: • Providing a patient atmosphere of hospitality, respect and caring • Attending to the social, physical, and spiritual needs of each person we are privileged to serve • Preserving and enhancing patient dignity • Celebrating the life of each individual we serve • Reducing unnecessary suffering in the communities we serve
