Licensed Vocational Nurse (Hospice)

This role provides skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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.
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.