Hospice LPN-Diff Elig
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Summary
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for assuring delivery of quality nursing care for hospice and home care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, hospice and departmental policies. The LPN will provide hospice/palliative and home care services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient, unrestricted by consideration of socio-economic status, personal attributes or the nature of the health problems. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patient/caregiver, and all health care team members.
Education
Must be a graduate of a school of nursing. Must complete hospital general orientation and department orientation (Hospice).
Licensure/Certification
Must possess a current and valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Must have valid state driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance. Must have current CPR certification.
Experience
Must have two years of experience in home care, oncology, critical, med/surg or nursing home.
Other Qualifications
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
Be your best. Be a Parkview nurse.
You wanted to help others, so you chose a career in nursing. Now choose the health system that can help you be your best — Parkview. We’re the healthcare leader in northeast Indiana, with 10 hospitals, Magnet status and everything you need to launch or grow a great career in nursing. Our team, comprised of over 13,000 co-workers, is dedicated to improving the health and inspiring the well-being of individuals and families in communities throughout northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Great compensation and benefits.
At Parkview, we provide a Total Rewards program that includes great compensation and benefits, a work/life balance and learning opportunities to enhance your career and personal life.
- Compensation – Great compensation package, sign-on bonus (Up to $40,000 for critical needs areas), relocation bonus
- Benefits – Competitive benefit discounts and plan flexibility through Signature Care PPO network, Parkview Employee Assistance Program, Parkview Workplace Wellness
Tuition Assistance – If you want to go back to school, whether for personal or professional reasons, Parkview wants to help. We offer tuition assistance to any eligible co-worker after just six months of continuous employment with Parkview.
Student Loan Payback Program – Have large student loans to pay back? As a Parkview nurse, you’re eligible to receive student loan payback dollars from Parkview.
Nursing Residency Program - At Parkview we offer an environment focused on personal and professional growth, while supporting our nurses as they transition from student to professional nurse. Our Nurse Residency Program is designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to grow a successful career, providing excellent care to every person, every day.
Creative employment opportunities.
Parkview Travel Program – We understand there are many seasons in life, and your career should reflect your desire to grow when and where it’s right for you. That’s why our Travel RN program offers assignments lasting three to nine months, giving you the opportunity to expand your career while also providing the flexibility you desire.
Parkview RN Hotel Program – We know the thought of relocating to a new community can be a hard decision. Parkview offers lodging assistance to RNs who live over 50 mile from their Parkview hospital location – allowing you to see what it’s like to be part of our team before relocating to northeast Indiana.
A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.