Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled and compassionate nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence, including private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other settings the patient calls home. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers individualized care in accordance with the established plan of care to promote patient comfort, safety, and quality of life at the end of life. The LPN is responsible for performing assigned nursing and personal care tasks, monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience; community health/hospice, medical-surgical, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates compliance with accepted professional nursing standards and practices.
• Understands and supports the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Benefits

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.