Job Description
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE- (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
Implements nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse.
Provides home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.
Reports any change in patient status to the Hospice RN and documents as appropriate.
Collaborates with Hospice RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient's treatment needs in order to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes.
Conducts patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions, obtains history, and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to inform care team.
Contributes to developing discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and care team.
Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participates in the education of patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, home health agencies, and other resources as appropriate to transition patients along the continuum of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's Degree OR Diploma from Accredited LPN Program- Required
3 Years Acute or Long Term Care Experience- Required
1 Year Home Health Experience- Preferred
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- State Licensing Board- Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required
Driver's License- Required
Auto Insurance- Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Up to 75%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Job Tags
Local area, Relocation bonus,