On Call/After Hours LPN

Love what you do, enjoy where you work! Are you a passionate LPN whose personal schedule requires you to work outside of the typical 9-5? Look no further! Signature Hospice is on the hunt for an exceptional Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our vibrant team! We are looking for a LPN to work on-call/after hours 7 days on/7 days off. Why Choose Signature? At Signature, our team is the heartbeat of our success. We cherish each other's unique strengths and expertise, inspiring one another to reach new heights as we passionately serve our community. Employee Happiness Matters: At Signature, our patients are our passion, but our employees come FIRST! We believe that in order to provide top quality service to our patients, we must first provide them for our staff. We provide top notch training for our staff, empowerment to manage treatment as they see fit, and offering a competitive benefits package to ensure you are maintaining a work-life balance! What You’ll Do: This position is an LPN who works outside of scheduled business hours. This person is responsible for being the contact for Triage nursing and responds to calls as they come in while on shift. This position is responsible for completing patient visits and any required follow-up for patient/caregiver needs as well as any scheduled visits after business hours. The nurse builds from the resources of the community and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to meet the holistic needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities with an emphasis on palliative care for hospice patients and rehabilitative care for Home Health patients. Essential Job Duties: Provides nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and within the scope of LPN/LVN duties. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs as directed and participating in revising the plan of care in collaboration with the RN, the attending physician (or approved medical provider), and /or the hospice medical director as the patient status and needs change. Works autonomously within Scope of Practice to initiate appropriate preventive rehabilitative and/or palliative care nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician (or approved medical provider) in the patients’ plan of care. Involves the patient and family/caregiver to address needs and meet related goals. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists in facilitating the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency or obtaining appropriate caregiving and optimal comfort care or independent level of functioning. Documents patient services and status timely and accurately within professional practice standards and reimbursement requirements. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group home health interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. Attends required staff meetings and interdisciplinary group meetings or case conferences. Supports the mission, values, and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home. Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. What we’re looking for: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required). 1 - 2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting (Preferred). 1 -2 years of recent experience in hospice or home health (Preferred). Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Oregon (Required) Possesses and maintains CPR certification (Required). Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with all levels of the organization (Required). Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements. But wait, there's even MORE to love! Check out these amazing benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision: Stay healthy, stay happy! 401k Plan with company match: Secure your future while you make a difference. Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts: Because life is full of surprises! Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance: We've got your back, always. Mileage Reimbursement: Drive on, superstar! Tuition Reimbursement: Keep learning, keep growing! Long-term Service Recognition: Celebrate milestones with us! Ready to be a part of an extraordinary team providing life-changing service? Apply today! Signature Hospice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to apply. We evaluate all applicants based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening required. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at .