Weekend Hospice Nurse - LPN
Madison, Wisconsin
- Eligibility
- LPN/LVN
Madison, Wisconsin
$33–$36/hr
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Do you qualify?
- License
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance
- License
- Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
- Also asks
- Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
- Also asks
- Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
- Also asks
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
- Also asks
- Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
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- Also asks
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Household income
- $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
Why Brighton
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Pay Scale: $33-$36 per hour plus bonus opportunities
Details
This position will work Saturday and Sunday in 8- or 12-hour shifts making needs-based visits to our patients in the community.
As a Weekend LPN, you will complete patient visits as needed. Applicants must have great clinical and communication skills. The Weekend LPN is responsible for answering calls from patients, families and customers. Visits occur in patient homes including private residences, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. This LPN position must also be passionate about hospice care and be a great advocate for both hospice services and Brighton Hospice.
Qualifications
Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership. Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team. Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns) Ability to learn an electronic medical records system. Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?