Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Purpose of the Position: 

The Hospice LPN plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients at the end of life. Working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the Hospice LPN is responsible for implementing the plan of care, providing hands-on nursing support, and documenting all services accurately and promptly. The Hospice LPN collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and families are met with excellence and dignity. This role requires keen assessment skills, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. The Hospice LPN also ensures effective communication with the supervising RN and all care disciplines, promoting continuity and quality of care throughout the hospice journey.

Compensation and Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.66 - $29.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Nine paid holidays

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality patient care consistent with the patient’s plan of care, agency policies and procedures, and coverage/reimbursement guidelines, consistent with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where care is given. This includes direct treatment; reinforce teaching, and follow-up care to patients as assigned by supervising RN.
• Prepares clinical visit notes and follows patient care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Documents and ensures appropriate use of medications, DME and supplies
• Provides education to patient, families and/or others in care techniques specific for patient
• Reports any significant change or adverse reaction to treatment to primary nurse; modifies plan as ordered by the physician
• Consults with the primary nurse regarding needs for additional services
• Attends educational programs to learn and review information necessary to provide patients with quality care
• Participates in IDG meetings
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
• Communicates consistently and appropriately with patients, families, physicians, appropriate health professionals and team members.
• Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Participate in department or organizational Quality Improvement activities.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Willing to travel to Hospice coverage areas for care delivery.

Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, current LPN license required, one year of clinical nursing experience, prefer home health or hospice experience
• Strong organizational, communication, listening, and assessment skills 
• CPR certification required
• Tb Skin Test within the last year
• Knowledge of hospice guidelines and be able to read and interpret guidelines, policies and procedures
• Professional phone and interpersonal behavior; Respect confidentiality of patient data
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations
• Minimum of eight (8) hours of continuing education annually
• Reliable transportation

Physical Demands:

Sitting for various lengths of time while operating the computer with frequent stretching, talking, hearing, smiling, bending, and reaching. The ability to stoop or kneel, bends, lift, push, reach with hands/arm, and smell when providing patient care. Must be able to walk up stairs in patient residences. Requires moving supplies and/or equipment from vehicle to patient’s residence.