LPN / LVN - Hospice - Saint Louis - BJC HealthCare

Description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a LPN / LVN Hospice for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

IV certified - Licensed Practical Nurse supporting our south St. Louis region. Cell phone, lap top and mileage reimbursement (IRS rate).

Schedule:

M-F 8a-4:30 p.m.

Weekend and holiday rotation

1 winter and 1 summer Holiday

Experience: 

Hospice, oncology, nursing home, or home care experience ideal 

You will be working independently and driving to patients' homes 

*Must register with the family care safety registry

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Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.

Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.

Implements plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

LPN - IV Cert

Preferred Requirements

Experience

<2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID # Posted job title: Hospice LPN

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.