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BrightSpring Health Services

Home-based health services and pharmacy solutions

Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
  • Have three years of nursing experience; community health, hospice, or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
  • Hold a current LPN/LVN license in the state.
  • Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
  • Have a valid driver's license and an insured, well-maintained automobile meeting state and organizational requirements.
  • Maintain current CPR certification in states where required.
  • Understand the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients.
  • Use nursing knowledge, experience, and other resources to make logical decisions and solve problems.
  • Demonstrate verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on care to patients nearing the end of life in accordance with state nursing rules.
  • Follow the care plan after assessing the patient's needs.
  • Maintain clear and timely records of care provided.
  • Teach and support patients and their families about the illness and care plan.
  • Coordinate care through communication with the hospice team, including aides, chaplains, and social workers.
  • Manage pain and symptoms and assess treatment effectiveness.
  • Participate in training and quality-improvement activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Community health, hospice, or medical/surgical experience.

About the Company

BrightSpring Health Services

Home-based health services and pharmacy solutions

BrightSpring Health Services delivers home and community-based health services for people with complex or chronic needs, organized into two segments: Pharmacy and Provider. The Pharmacy segment provides specialty, infusion, and community pharmacy services to patients with complex conditions. The Provider segment offers behavioral health, home health, hospice care, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The company runs an integrated care model through a network of pharmacies and providers to support a continuum of care that includes clinical services, care coordination, and in-home support. Revenue comes from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance, reflecting reimbursement across public and private payers. The goal is to coordinate pharmacy and in-home health services to improve access, continuity, and outcomes for patients and to serve managed care organizations with a complete care solution.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lyndon, KY
Founded
1974

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