Hospice IPU LPN

Good Samaritan Hospice • Marshall Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse to care for and serve our patients and their families in our Inpatient Unit located in Wexford. The inpatient LPN is a full time position working (3) - 12 hour shifts (must be able to work daylight and overnight shifts) and includes a weekend and holiday rotation. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care in the inpatient hospice facility to hospice patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care developed by the patient and/or family, physician and hospice team.

Requirements

• Current LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Solid computer skills, including Word
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care preferred
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Works with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, coordinate, and update the individualized plan of care for hospice patients/families cooperatively with the patient and/or family, physician and hospice team
• Conducts a physical examination and nursing assessment of the patient on each shift and as necessary
• Provides personal care such as (but not limited to): bathing, grooming, dressing, shaving, feeding; assessing vital signs; assisting with ambulation; changing position in bed; assisting with transfers, changing bed linens; assisting with elimination; providing oral hygiene, skin care, foot care, ear care, light house cleaning and meal preparation
• Together with the hospice team, provides care as established by the IDG to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as necessary, and appropriately supports the family at the time of death
• Completes all computer and/or paper documentation requirements within the timeframes specified
• Works shifts as needed, including weekend and holiday rotations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree