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Wellspring Lutheran Services

Hospice Nurse (RN / LPN)

Wellspring Lutheran Services, Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States

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Reports to:

Hospice Clinical Manager

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Per Diem

Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN)

to join our Hospice team serving Saginaw, Frankenmuth and surrounding areas. This role provides in-home and facility hospice care that ensures comfort, symptom management and compassionate support for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Obtain and utilize all necessary information to function effectively in hospice settings

Provide professional nursing care and comfort using the nursing process

Assess and evaluate patient and family status, including:

Performing initial patient assessments (RN)

Reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care for pain and symptom relief

Regularly re-evaluating patient and family needs to ensure comfort and support

Revising service delivery plans as necessary

Participating in interdisciplinary group meetings

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques

Maintain communication and coordination with physicians, supervisory personnel, and other disciplines regarding patient care

Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes according to procedure

Supervise hospice aides every 2 weeks (RN)

Qualifications

Current and in good standing Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Successful completion of an accredited nursing program

At least 1 year of nursing experience within hospice (preferred); 1 year of home health, medical, surgical or critical care nursing experience acceptable

Compassionate, reliable, and committed to patient and family care

Schedule and Compensation

Weekends: 1 weekend required per month; ability to pick up extra as desired

Hybrid Remote: Home-based with travel to patients in-home and in skilled nursing facilities

On-call: scheduled participation required

Pay Rate: $27.00+/hr (LPN) or $38.00+/hr (RN) based on experience and licensure

Training and clinical support as needed

Connection to team through meetings and trainings

Meaningful work building connections with patients and families

On-call pay

DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime

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Location Join Wellspring and make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven, compassionate hospice team.

Full job description provided during the interview.

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