Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).
• Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.
• Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.
• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).
• Cookordination care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience and one year of home health experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Required Certifications And Licensures:
  • Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
  • Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation.
  • Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
  • Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.