FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Palliative Care program to work with patients, families, and other professionals to promote the philosophy of palliative care and the hospice concept. Our LPNs have a pivotal role in the palliative goals and daily care of our patients. FAIRHOPE looks to its LPNs to apply appropriate nursing care to foster the best possible experience for our palliative patients, their loved ones, and caregivers.

We believe in a professional team approach. This position works in collaboration with the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners and Palliative Care Coordinator to organize admission information such as history and physical data, referrals, patient visits, physician orders, and other responsibilities.

$23.19 - $29.46 hourly

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of Palliative services to patients/families/caregivers.
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services.
• Provides patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and agency services.
• Participates in transition from palliative to hospice services, appropriately reporting the need for Hospice to Intake Department.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications; reports to Nurse Practitioner as needed.
• Completes pre-admission evaluation to appropriate program, i.e., hospice vs. palliative, data collection. Prepares chart/data entry.
• Makes on-site visits to new referrals to set up palliative services. Follows up calls to admitted patients as needed.
• Triage patient calls during normal business hours.
• Follows up with the patient, reporting a change in condition to Nurse Practitioner.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program and be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Possess and maintain CPR certification. Have three years of nursing experience.
• Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Great communication and social interaction skills, as well as be a compassionate individual to work with other professionals and patients, and families who face a vulnerable time in their lives.
• Ability to analyze and implement proper action is essential.
• Computer skills are required.

FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees, and community. We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

Team Player: A team is “we”. Our philosophy is We over me. We celebrate everyone’s success. Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions. Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs an “it’s not my job” attitude. Be forward-thinking and goal-oriented. Talk the talk, walk the walk.

Have Accountability/Follow-Through: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them. Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work. Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

Lead By Example: Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present. Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter. Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.