Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• A Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients.
• Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
• Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
• Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members (e.g. hospice aide, RN, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, Chaplain or Hospice Manager)
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Actively participates in Quality management program.
• Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
• Master’s Degree in ministry, counseling, or social work preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.
• Two (2) years or equivalent full time experience in bereavement counseling within the last three (3) years.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
• Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred:
• o One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;
• o Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification