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ABOUT US:
Family Home Care & Hospice is the region’s premier in-home health care agency. Serving patients in four counties in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, FHC has been recognized as one of the “Home Care Elite” 4 out of 5 of the last years. We differentiate ourselves by providing a full line of in-home health solutions combined with a focus on patient care. Our employees enjoy a rich culture based on our core values that has earned us recognition as one of the top 100 places to work in Washington for 2011 by Seattle Business Magazine. Boasting more than 400 employees and being locally owned means that we have the resources to bring the best to our patients while remaining free of much of the bureaucracy that plagues larger companies. We strive to be the best by hiring the best!
DESCRIPTION:
Family Home Care, the largest Home Health Agency in Spokane County, has an opening on our team for a Part Time Night Triage LPN for Hospice at our Spokane Branch.
The Night triage nurse is responsible to appropriately handle occasional phone calls from hospice patients or staff from 9:00pm to 8:00am and route the call appropriately or to advise the patient or patient’s family for the best outcomes. Occasionally, the triage nurse may be needed to perform a field visit to a hospice patient to address a medical need or be present for a death, or pronounce death. When on call, the nurse is able to work from home as long as they are able to receive and respond to calls as necessary.
Additional work time and regular shifts may be available if desired or needed.
The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 9pm to 8am and participation in the weekend rotation.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
LICENSE: LPN-Must be licensed in Washington with ability of being licensed in Idaho.
EXPERIENCE: Home Health / Hospice experience and knowledge of home health / hospice regulations is preferred. 1-2 years of nursing experience required.
OTHER: Must possess or be able to acquire (FHC can assist) a current CPR card (BLS for infant, child, adult), a TB (tuberculosis) test within the last 12 months (FHC can assist).
ATTRIBUTES: Must be able to develop appropriate and compassionate relationships with patients of various backgrounds and conditions, along with members of their family. Must be able to work on a team that may span different days/times using good communication and complete charting. Must have excellent communication and prioritization skills. Must be able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced high energy environment. Must be able to work in various home-based conditions including pet dander, smoke, and various temperature environments. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely to prevent strains or injuries to either yourself or the patient.
TRANSPORTATION & BACKGROUND CHECK: Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of ongoing auto insurance is required. Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Driver’s check with ongoing maintenance of a good-driver’s history (we check once a year). Must be able to pass a complete background check which includes: Criminal History, EPLS exclusion, APS exclusion, OIG exclusion, Sex-offender registry, and a credit check (does not check FICA score) to verify financial responsibility to care for vulnerable adults.
COMPENSATION:
Our competitive compensation package will be DOE/DOQ. Our benefits include the following:
• 100% Employer Paid medical insurance for full time employees (pro-rated for part time)
• 100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance for full time employees (pro-rated for part time)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance- Employer Paid with additional AD&D and Life available for purchase of up to $500,000 for the employee and spouse at our group discount rates.
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off — Hours roll from year to year and accrue by the pay period based on your full or part time status. New employees start with over 2½ weeks of vacation with additional available as a reward for great attendance!
• Paid Sick Time — Hours accrued will roll from year to year and accrue by the pay period based on your full or part time status. All employees will accrue the equivalent of 12 days per year.
• Six paid Holidays with Holiday Premium pay for any holiday worked and the option of adding your Holiday to your vacation bank!
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• 401k or Roth IRA retirement with Employer matching and Free personal financial planning
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flex Spending Plan for qualified Medical and Dependant Care expenses.
• Paid Health Advocate Services to assist with Medical questions or advocacy needs for your family and parents/in-laws regardless of your/their insurance status.
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Cell phone plans through Verizon Wireless
• Free membership with member perks for STCU credit union.
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Identity Theft insurance and credit monitoring plan
• Employee Appreciation events (FHC paid) including trips to area recreation activities (Silverwood, parties, BBQs, water-parks etc)
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Family Home Care Corporation is built on the values of:
Honesty in all matters, the highest standards of Integrity, Teamwork and Respect for all.
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Family Home Care is an equal opportunity employer Location: Spokane Compensation: Our competitive compensation package will be DOE/DOQ
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