HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

About the Role

Provides direct patient care, using a variety of skills and coordinating necessary services. Completes appropriate documentation as required by policy, procedure, and regulation. Follows the plan of care tailored to the patient’s diagnosis and condition, as developed and assigned by the Registered Nurse.

Coordinates Hospice services with the Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, and other agency personnel to optimize patient care for the patient, family, community agencies, and physicians. Accepts and transcribes physician’s orders as directed. Forwards all clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse for coordination of care. Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using a variety of clinical skills.
• Complete required documentation per policy, procedure, and regulation.
• Follow the individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Coordinate Hospice services with team members to optimize patient care.
• Transcribe and implement physician’s orders as directed.
• Forward clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings.

Requirements

• Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where the branch is located.
• One year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care medical/surgical setting.
• Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to hospice patients.
• Ensure appropriate patient care as supervised by the Hospice Registered Nurse.
• Thorough, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Background check and drug-free workplace compliance.