LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Job Location
OR - Salem - Salem , OR

Position Type
Full-Time

Travel Percentage
Local Travel

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nurse

Description

TOP WORKPLACE OF 2023

Brighton Hospice is a rapidly growing industry leader. We are looking to add positive, compassionate, and knowledgeable individuals to our growing team. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient's last months by offering comfort, dignity, and care wherever the patient resides.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our clinical teams (physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists) to contribute to that mission. These passionate team members will depend on you to maintain clear communication with patients, personnel, and service management and to be a reliable go-to problem solver.

On an average day, you will

• Support RN to provide initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on daily living, and patient's physical, functional, psycho-social, and environmental needs
• Partner with the interdisciplinary team to implement and manage plans of care, determining scope, priority, and frequency of services based on patient/family needs, and recommending revisions as necessary
• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns
• Communicate with RN, medical director, and other clinicians regarding changes in patient needs and outcomes of intervention
• Prepare and submit documentation of observations, findings, and services provided
• And perform additional, related duties as needed

WHY Brighton Hospice

• We are thrilled to announce that Brighton Hospice has been recognized with FOUR national Top Workplace awards
• We were recognized for leadership, innovation, value, and work-life flexibility
• We truly pride ourselves on hiring the most compassionate, skilled professionals and investing in our team members
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Decompression time
• Benefits available to all full-time team members
• Generous PTO accruals
• Paid holidays
• Monthly bonus potential
• Mileage reimbursement
• Affordable health insurance(medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match

Qualifications

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Are passionate about providing the best possible care to patients and their families
• Excited at the idea of doing work that makes a difference while enjoying the perks of a great work/life balance
• Have at least 1 year of experience, preferably in hospice
• Have an active LPNlicense
• Love being the go-to person in the organization
• And are ready to take the next big step in your career

WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM.

For additional questions or support please contact our Home Team location at

Brighton Hospice is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and participates in E-Verify.