Weekend On-Call Hospice LPN (Saturdays and Sundays)

The LPN, at the request of the Intake Department, provides nursing services to patients as ordered by the physician.  The On-Call Hospice LPN ‘s primary responsibility is to respond to hospice patient's and caregivers needs at the patient’s home

Keystone Hospice is a community-focused, Medicare Certified and CHAP accredited independent agency, providing services throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Our nurses provide comprehensive palliative and end of life care, with a focus on pioneering clinical pain management, holistic creative therapies, and dedication to living our mission of serving our patients regardless of diagnosis or financial resources. Hospice care may take place in a hospice institution or the patient’s home. It’s based on the belief that every person who is terminally ill or injured has the right to die with dignity and without pain, and that the patient’s family also deserves compassionate care and support.

Each hospice patient is cared for by a team of professionals who provide medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support tailored to the patient’s wishes.

See what it's like to work for KeystoneCare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyEH9buz_Vc

KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Primary Job Responsibilities

• The On-Call Hospice LPN ‘s primary responsibility is to respond to hospice patient's and caregiver's needs at the patient’s home
• Provides patient revisits and pronounces
• Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain and symptom management.
• Provides interim guidance to patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, medications, and treatments, to provide continuity of care and support for patients and caregivers.
• Works closely with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Documents with OASIS in a timely manner

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current LPN license (PA)
• Minimum of one year experience in a hospice homecare setting
• Preference for knowledge of OASIS
• Maintains clinical and professional competence
• CPR certified
• Driver's License and Car Insurance in good standing
• Reliable vehicle
• Possesses the ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Possesses the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the care team
• Possesses good organizational skills.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.

• Proof of Influenza (Flu) Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption

Benefits

For per diem

• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match

For full-time employees

• Paid Time Off
• Travel reimbursement between work sites
• Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
• $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match