Home Care Reports to: Director of Home Care Services North territories
Northeast Service Area:
Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield/Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Detroit, Ferndale, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, NE Livonia, Macomb, Madison Heights, Pontiac, Redford, Rochester Hills, Roseville, Royal Oak, St.
Clair Shores, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Waterford Northwest Service Area:
Brighton, Commerce, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Highland, Howell, northwest Livonia, Milford, New Hudson, Northville, Novi, Pinckney, Salem, South Lyon, West Bloomfield, Walled Lake, White Lake, Whitmore Lake, and Wolverine Lake More than a job. Live your purpose. You can make a difference every day as part of Angela Hospice's exceptional team. Angela Hospice was founded 35 years ago, rooted on values of respect, dignity, and compassion - and that caring vision extends not only to the patients and families we care for, but to our team members, colleagues, and the community. We're looking for a LPN who shares this vision.
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
… Communicates with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary team and implement appropriate follow up action if needed. Documents care provided according to plan developed and written by RN and in accordance with Angela Hospice Home Care Inc. policies and procedures. Reports changes in patient conditions to RN or physician and takes follow-up action as necessary. Performs basic nursing skills in a knowledgeable and competent manner that provides for continuity of care. Administers and documents medications/treatments as ordered by the physician and according to Angela Hospice Home Care, Inc. policies and procedures. Educates patients/families regarding medications, treatments as necessary. Documents administration of prn meds/treatments in a timely manner. Communicates patient/family concerns to appropriate personnel, and initiates corrective action, if required. Ensures patient is receiving correct diet and is assisted as necessary. Identifies safety hazards and corrects. Reports all accidents and incidents observed. Observes and responds to safety needs of patients. Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Works cooperatively with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, consultant personnel, and ancillary service providers. Reports all grievances and complaints initiated by patients or families to the RN or clinical supervisor
WHAT YOU BRING
… Previous LPN experience required, 1 year preferred Current license in the State of Michigan required Hospice experience preferred
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you find with providing care to our North Territories?
Experience:
hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
unencumbered state of Michigan Practical Nurse License (Required)