Licensed Practical Nurse for Hospice Services

Responsible For

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the LPN State Nurse Practice Act
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Hospice Services Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of Hospice patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
• Affords Hospice Services patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and Plan of Care.
• Participates in coordination of agency services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for agency Interdisciplinary Group members.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management; evaluates Hospice Services patient’s response(s) to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program
• Current license / registration by state of hire as a LPN
• Current CPR certification