LPN-Hospice House
Company: SSM Health
Location: Monroe
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-Monroe Clinic
Hospice Home Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Provides care to
patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician,
functioning within the scope of license. Job Responsibilities and
Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers care to assigned
clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established
plan of care. Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with
physician orders and established nursing care standards. Maintains
communication regarding patient progress with physician,
supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the
situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising
Registered Nurse (RN) on a daily basis. Administers medications and
observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or
treatments. Provides documentation that follows the established
treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets
regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement. May perform
point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Works
in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other
duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing or educational equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE One
year licensed practical nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent
use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or
less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish
colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent
use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body
sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional
bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and
repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare crawling and
running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State
of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider
(BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma,
Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem
Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department:
1900000115 HOSPICE MONROE Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM
Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive
benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer
eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns
or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible
Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay
offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned,
unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition
Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath
Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health
is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,
veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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