Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse performs nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient/family, and referring agency; and contributes to the coordination of care. The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse reports to the Hospice Administrator.

Role Expectations:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, delivers and documents care based on the Interdisciplinary plan of care
• Provides nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA)
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Work with the RN and the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient/family needs are met.
• Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Timely submission of all required paperwork.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in hospice sponsored in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.
• Provides effective communication to patients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance