Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Meridian, ID

Pay Range: $32 - 35, DOE

Job Type: Part-Time

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k), Flexible Schedule, Paid Orientation, Referral Program, Employee Assistance program

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join the team that is committed to providing excellence in nursing and life-changing care! Horizon Home Health & Hospice is looking for a Hospice RN in the Meridian, Idaho area who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy being a part of an amazing team. To learn more about Horizon Home Health & Hospice, please visit www.horizonhh.com
Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have 8 branches from Fruitland to Pocatello. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.
2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
4. Provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor or Director of Nursing.
6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
7. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
8. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.  Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Qualifications:
LPN licensed in Idaho
Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance
Hospice experience preferred

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Horizon Home Health & Horizon
Meridian, Idaho

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.