Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Vehicle Program 
• Flexible Work Schedule 
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Cutting Edge Technology

 

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). In this role, you will follow individualized care plans, provide treatments, and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes, with a focus on end-of-life care.

 

What You'll Do

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized end-of-life care duties.
• Implement current nursing practices based on comprehensive patient assessments and established care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of patient care to reflect adherence to the plan of care.
• Coordinate hospice services and communicate patient needs effectively to the interdisciplinary team, including hospice aides, occupational/physical/speech therapists, social workers, dieticians, and clinical supervisors.
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management, evaluating patient responses to treatments and medications.
• Ensure clinical documentation reflects ongoing communication and coordination with physicians, facility staff, and team members.

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program 

• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State 

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting 

Desired Qualifications 

• Hospice or home health environment preferred 

 

Location 

• Office: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 
• Service Area: Wyoming, Caledonia, Lowell, and surrounding communities

 

Schedule

• Regular Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday 
• Weekend Rotation: Required on rotating basis