LPN-Palliative Care

Company: Amedisys
Location: Dickson
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewLPN-Palliative CareSchedule 8:30a-5p M-F (No call, no weekends, no holidays)Are you a highly skilled and compassionate LPN looking for a rewarding career in high-acuity care? If so, we invite you to join the team at Contessa, an Amedisys company. Amedisys is one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.Attractive pay$32-$35/hourEnjoy great perks and benefits100% coverage for all in-network preventative medical and dental visits.Up to $2,760 in annual employer contributions to your HSA.Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, at no cost to you.Employer paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.Accidental and critical illness plans available.401k with company match.Paid time off.Mental health support, including counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.Commuter benefits.And more.ResponsibilitiesPerforms visits for an assigned caseload of patients and families in their homes, telephonically or via video.Reports changes in patient condition/symptoms, and coordinates care with oversight from the RN/advanced practice RN.Engages patients and caregivers in discussions about their goals of care, advance directives and collaboratively participates in the development of treatment plans based on the patient's goals.Participates in assisting with and giving direct patient care in conjunction with the rest of the clinical care team to ensure interventions are aligned with patients' goals.Participates in revising the nursing plan of care where appropriate.Advocates for the patient and caregivers in liaison with other care providers to ensure care is both coordinated and consistent with the patient's goals.Educates patient/family on the trajectory of illness, and use of medications.Consults with RN/advance practice RN and seeks guidance as necessary.Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program or accredited school of vocational nursing.Current, unencumbered license to practice as a licensed practical nurse specific to the state you are assigned to work.Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.Current CPR certification.Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health, palliative or hospice setting.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Visiting Clinicians is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.by Jobble

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