Hospice LPN

Indianapolis Hospice House and Outpatient Hospice

8414 Franciscan Ln Indianapolis, Indiana 46237

Licensed Practical Nurses who choose to focus on hospice are a special group of people that can provide direct patient care, while, also, educating caregivers and actively participating on the patient’s care team. This is a level of nursing that must be able to accurately assess needs, provide appropriate interventions, and revise care as needed under the supervision of a registered nurse. If you are an LPN looking to work in hospice, we have a supportive place where your skills are appreciated and developed.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Implement nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse.
• Provide home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.
• Report any change in patient status to the Hospice RN and document, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Hospice RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient’s treatment needs, to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes.
• Conduct patient psychosocial assessments, to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions, obtain history, and elicit an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to inform care team.
• Contribute to developing discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient, and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and care team.
• Document patient care information, and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in the education of patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, hospice agencies, and other resources, as appropriate to transition patients along the continuum of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree OR Diploma from Accredited LPN Program- Required
• 1 Year Hospice Experience- Preferred
• 3 Years Acute or Long Term Care Experience- Preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- State Licensing Board- Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
• Driver's License- Required
• Auto Insurance- Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.