About the Position- We seek a skilled field Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our amazing and expanding team! As an LPN with Forest Park, you will provide care and support to patients during their final stages of life. In this role, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and skill in supporting patients as during their final stages of life. This includes direct patient care, educating families, providing care aligned with patient’s values, and providing support for patients and families. We seek a compassionate nurse with excellent interpersonal skills who possesses a thorough understanding of hospice.
Position Availability and Area Coverage: We are seeking a candidate who is available for full-time work, with some weekends as needed, and is able to visit our patients in the Portland metro and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities:
• Provide care in various community settings (ie. SNF, AL, Home and RCF) • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (RN, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers) • Timely charting of all visits • Work closely with collaborating RN case manager Qualifications and Skills: • Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program • Must possess a current, unrestricted Oregon LPN license and CPR certification • One year of nursing experience • Minimum 1 year experience specifically in hospice • Must be able to pass required background check • Excellent verbal/written communication skills • Compassionate, professional, responsible • Knowledge and practice of infection control guidelines • Must comply with health screening and immunization requirements • Familiarity with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) • Follow professional standards guidelines for the organizations • Must have valid driver license, reliable transportation source and proof of auto insurance • Bilingual a plus (our patients speak many languages!) • Valid OR driver's license • Current CPR certification and current professional certification.
Why work with us?
We have a team approach that is focused on "our" success in achieving a great work environment and excellent patient outcomes. Our goal is for every team member to come to the conclusion: "This is the best job I've ever had!" (and many do). As part of that, Forest Park offers competitive compensation and benefits including: • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance • PTO and vacation time • 401k
• Flexible work schedule – we value our team and their needs • Excellent team dynamics • Professional growth opportunity We believe in caring for both our team and our patients and have a profound understanding of the value in both. We are committed to being the employer and provider of choice in the areas we serve. Come meet us, join the team, and help us continue to build something great . . . We're excited to meet you!