- Hospice Of Hope, Inc
- Oregon State
- 02-08-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Hospice Of Hope, Inc
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus
Job Description
The Supportive Care Nurse provides one-to-one care at the bedside of terminally ill patients, based on an ongoing nursing assessment of need and in accordance with the established plan of care. Duties include providing compassionate end-of-life care, educating patients and caregivers on end-of-life services, documentation of complex medical information, establishing professional and collaborative relationships with patients, families, and providers, and basic computer skills. The position involves working night shifts 8:00 pm - 8:00 am, three (3) shifts per week including every other weekend and requires care at private residences, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in Kentucky and Ohio.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure, or eligibility to be licensed, in Kentucky and Ohio
- At least one year of experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility preferred
- Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, and dependability
- Effective communication skills with team members, patients, providers, and family members
- Ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision
- Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability
- Ability to arrange travel and access client homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities independently
- Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment and observes universal precautions
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds using proper body mechanics
- Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Benefits
- Competitive salary, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Must-have health and dental insurance options
- Paid time off and paid holidays