Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Hospice
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse, RN Nurse, LPN/LVN
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The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse performs nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agency; and contributes to the coordination of care. The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse reports to the Hospice Administrator.
Role Expectations- Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
- Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, delivers and documents care based on the Interdisciplinary plan of care
- Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA)
- Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
- Work with the RN and the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient/family needs are met.
- Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.
- Timely submission of all required paperwork.
- Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
- Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
- Meets productivity standards.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
- Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
- Transportation:
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance
Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full time hospice.
EducationGraduate of an accredited Diploma or Associate School of Nursing.
LicensureCurrent State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse;
Current driver’s license
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations. Good interpersonal skills
Physical RequirementsWorking Conditions:
Works in patient homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients. It requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and resource acquisition, and meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
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