Licensed Practical Nurses LPN - Hospice

As a Hospice LPN at Otterbein, your role includes providing bedside care to hospice patients, supporting families and caregivers, and collaborating closely with the RN Case Manager to ensure high-quality patient care. You'll also handle on-call needs and make routine visits while adhering to Medicare and health regulations specific to Ohio.

To apply for the Hospice LPN position at Otterbein, you need to have graduated from an approved nursing program, hold a valid Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, and possess CPR certification. Additionally, it's important to have 2 to 4 years of direct patient care experience in hospice or home care.

Yes! The Hospice LPN role at Otterbein offers a range of benefits, including medical and pharmacy insurance, vision and dental coverage, paid time off that starts accruing immediately, life insurance, and retirement savings plans like 401(k) or 403(b) with company match. There's also access to DailyPay and tuition assistance.

The Hospice LPN position at Otterbein is a PRN role, meaning you will work as needed based on patient demand and scheduling requirements. This flexibility allows you to balance your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact in the community.

To apply for the Hospice LPN position at Otterbein, you can visit our careers page or reach out directly to our HR department. Ensure you have your resume updated with relevant experience and qualifications, and be ready to share your passion for providing compassionate care in the hospice setting.

In your response, highlight personal stories, experiences, or values that resonate with providing end-of-life care. Emphasize your passion for making a difference in patients' lives and supporting families during difficult times.

Here, detail your relevant experience, emphasizing specific scenarios where you provided direct patient care, administered medications, or worked alongside healthcare teams. Mention how you addressed patient and family needs.

Discuss coping strategies that have worked for you, such as seeking support from colleagues, engaging in self-care practices, and focusing on the positive impact of your care. Mention any training or workshops you've attended related to emotional resilience.

Highlight the importance of compassionate communication, dignity, and respect for the patients' wishes. Discuss how building strong relationships with patients and their families enhances the care experience.

Share specific examples of successful teamwork in patient care settings. Emphasize your communication skills, willingness to share insights, and how you value each team member’s expertise for optimal patient outcomes.

Discuss the importance of prioritizing tasks based on patient needs, maintaining an organized schedule, and being flexible to adapt to unexpected situations while ensuring high-quality care.

Talk about your commitment to continuing education, attending workshops, reading professional literature, and being involved in professional organizations that focus on hospice and palliative care.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific challenging experience, detailing your problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities while ensuring a positive outcome for the patient.

Emphasize how empathy allows you to connect with patients, understand their experiences, and provide tailored support. Share examples of how you've used empathy in previous hospice or nursing roles.

Express your alignment with Otterbein's mission and values, such as your commitment to compassionate care in a faith-based environment, and how you can contribute positively to the hospice team and its patients.