Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

You must live on the Peninsula to be considered for the role. The job is paid on a hourly basis and travel throughout our service area, from the tunnel to as far north as Gloucester/Yorktown/Williamsburg. This LPN will work Monday-Friday, usually 8-5 with every other weekend on call as a requirement.

Job responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.


• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.


• Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.


• Assisting the patient with activities of daily living, including the teaching of self-care techniques;


• Preparing equipment and supplies for treatment that requires adherence to sterile or aseptic techniques.


• Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.


• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.


• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.


• Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.


• Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.


• Keep the Case Manager informed of changes noted during visits.


• Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.


• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.


• Must be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse


• Must have at least 2 years of LPN nursing experience. Hospice office/program experience highly preferred.


• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.


• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in English.