Job description

**MODERN HEALTHCARE BEST PLACES TO WORK 2021 and 2022**

Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company, is searching for a LPN/LVN to join our team of incredible healthcare professionals for our Sebring, FL Care Center. This team prides themselves in going beyond the call of duty to service not only their patient's needs, but the team around them. It’s at the Heart of What We Do.

We Proudly Offer:

• Benefits first of month after hire
• Generous PTO package
• Retirement Plan – 401k match and much more!
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

What You Will Do

As a hospice nurse, you have the special opportunity to provide one on one hospice care to terminally ill patients in their home. You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient to provide and maintain continuity of patient care to achieve excellent pain and symptom management and high quality end-of-life care for the patient.

• Provides nursing care to patients within practitioner's scope as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with Plan of Care and care center policies.
• Communicates current health status and needs of patients to the Registered Nurse and other appropriate disciplines/staff.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows patient care plans as developed under supervision of the Registered Nurse/Case Manager and according to care center policy.
• Keeps abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conferences.
• Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Amedisys Compliance Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in person’s state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurse must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse or eligible for LVN/LPN intern program.
• Computer literate, with windows navigational proficiency. Able to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.

Preferred

• Previous hospice experience or experience in treatment of chronically ill patients.
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the terminally ill patient and caregivers.

Caregiving is Our Calling

Every team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and families every day. In hospice, you'll be a true advocate for patients at the end of life while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.

If you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.

www.Amedisys.com/Careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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