Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician/medical director 

• Performs care by following order sets and goals made by RN 

• Observes and monitors patient conditions 

• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition 

• Reconciles medications prescribed by the physician 

• Counsels patient and family on the disease/progression and how to manage 

• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care 

• Listens to patient and family members 

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines 

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education 

• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal 

• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences 

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings 

• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company 

• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures 

• Other duties as assigned 

• One year of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting is strongly recommended. Hospice care experience is desired. 

• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people. Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patienceand be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients and families. 

• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. 

• Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently. 

• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. 

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment. 

• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment 

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.