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Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS • Full-time • KS, US • 3w ago

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring - Licensed Practical Nurse - Overland Park, KS Area

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for, but are not limited to:

Observes and documents the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient and family on an ongoing basis
Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding the patient's status and symptom management at appropriate levels
Delivers physical and psychological care as prescribed by the attending physician, as supervised by the Hospice Nurse and as approved by the IDC team
Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care
Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health care professionals
Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and all other meetings as assigned
Maintains sufficient and appropriate home care supplies for adequate patient care management
Collection of documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
Assistance with clinical billing as deemed necessary
Participates in orientation of new hospice aides as assigned

Education:

Associate's Degree in a related field

Professional Experience:

Hold a Valid and current LPN license within the state of operations
1 year of clinical experience
Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team

Ascend Hospice - is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

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