Hospice LPN

PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH INC LLC • Norman, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to patients according to an established physician’s plan of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act regulations and agency policies and procedures. The role includes providing direct patient care, monitoring and reporting patient conditions, administering medications and treatments safely, educating patients and caregivers, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating with the Case Manager and interdisciplinary care team.

The LPN works in patients’ home environments, travels within the service area, and participates in on-call, holiday, and weekend rotations as assigned. The position requires adapting to changing tasks, maintaining focus despite interruptions, and performing the physical duties necessary for patient care. Documentation must be accurate, timely, complete, and acceptable under Medicare guidelines and agency policies.

Requirements

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and active auto liability insurance.
• Ability to drive within the service area under various weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks and perform the physical duties necessary for patient care.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.
• Good color vision to detect changes in skin tone and distinguish medications and color-coded supplies.
• Good hearing to assess situations and respond appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospice nursing experience is preferred.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients according to the physician’s prescribed plan of care.
• Assist the Case Manager with observation and care of assigned patients.
• Communicate patient progress and care needs to physicians, supervisors, staff, family members, and other team members as appropriate.
• Document nursing observations, interventions, evaluations, patient visits, and mileage accurately and according to agency requirements.
• Submit visit documentation within 48 hours and ensure it is complete, legible, confidential, and compliant with Medicare guidelines and agency policies.
• Participate in on-call, holiday, and weekend rotations as assigned.
• Assist in evaluating patients for readiness for discharge.
• Use medical supplies efficiently and maintain equipment and supplies in proper working condition; report malfunctions immediately.
• Foster positive working relationships with patient care teams and other departments, and assist coworkers as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers according to the physician-ordered plan of care and refer patients to appropriate team members for specific learning needs.
• Notify the Case Manager of changes in patient condition and inform the Case Manager and Administrator immediately if unable to complete an assignment.
• Deliver care safely in compliance with physician orders, agency policies, nursing standards, and patient care plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, activities, and patient care planning conferences to support continuity of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and treat medical records as legal documents requiring accurate, confidential documentation.
• Participate in ongoing education and training and follow the agency’s emergency preparedness plan.
• Use sound judgment and technical skills in nursing procedures and treatments, following established policies and procedures.
• Apply relevant knowledge of disease processes, surgical procedures, and injuries to assigned patients.
• Administer medications safely and provide appropriate patient education.
• Prioritize care according to the care plan and immediate patient needs; assess responses to interventions and collaborate with the Case Manager on care-plan adjustments.
• Perform treatments and procedures with attention to patient condition, safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Identify and accurately report normal and abnormal patient conditions.
• Follow infection control policies, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, isolation protocols, OSHA regulations, and safety recommendations.
• Use proper body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients or equipment.
• Travel as needed within the service area and work in various home environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed