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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Bristol Hospice

Klamath Falls, Oregon

You'll give direct patient care, including end-of-life care for hospice patients.

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm5 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Hospice understand needs of the terminally illterminally ill patients
License
LPN or LVN license Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the StateCurrent LPN/LVN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current LPN/LVN license Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
Experience
3 years nursing experience Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
Also asks
Understands hospice philosophy and the needs of the terminally ill Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
Also asks
Flexible with work hours Must be flexible in work hours
Also asks
Willing to keep up with information systems and software programs Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Preferred

Experience
Hospice, community health or medical/surgical experience community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsPTO and paid holidaysPTO and Paid Holidays
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
  • BenefitsHSA and 401(k)HSA & 401(k) available
  • BenefitsMileage reimbursement where it appliesMileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
  • BenefitsAdvanced training programsAdvanced training programs
More benefits (11)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • HSA

The role and schedule

Day to day
end-of-life care Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
Day to day
pain and symptom management Provide appropriate pain/symptom management
Day to day
patient and family teaching Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
Day to day
coordinating with hospice aides, OT, PT, social work, speech therapy and the clinical supervisor
Day to day
evaluating response to treatments and medications Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications
Details
Coverage area is Klamath County Coverage Area: Klamath County

The workplace

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Bristol Hospice
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Bristol Hospice’s careers page.

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Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to get back to the reason you became a nurse in the first place?

It's not complicated, join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Coverage Area: Klamath County

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values

Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

An Average Day

(Includes, but not limited to)

Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique Provide appropriate pain/symptom management Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications Participate in personal, professional growth and development Participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill Must be flexible in work hours Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

We Got the Perks

Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

What's around it?

In Klamath Falls, OR

Klamath Falls, ORFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$986/mo
Household income
$46,693/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Klamath Falls, OR

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