Hospice LPN (CI-1.0)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

11d

About The Position

The Hospice LPN provides direct patient care, educates caregivers, and participates in the patient’s care team. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN assesses patient needs, provides appropriate interventions, and revises care as needed. The position serves patients through home-based care and collaborates with the Hospice RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care and defined patient outcomes. The role also involves assessing psychosocial needs, documenting patient care, helping develop discharge plans, and educating patients and caregivers about care facilities, hospice agencies, and other resources to support transitions along the continuum of care. Travel is required up to 75%.

Requirements

Associate's degree or diploma from an accredited LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license.
American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Driver's license.
Auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospice experience.
Three years of acute or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse.
Provide home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.
Report changes in patient status to the Hospice RN and document them as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Hospice RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize treatment needs and achieve defined patient outcome goals.
Conduct patient psychosocial assessments, obtain history, and identify psychosocial needs to inform the care team.
Contribute to discharge planning by identifying post-discharge needs and appropriate follow-up resources in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team.
Document patient care information and complete patient care records accurately and on time in accordance with policies and procedures.
Educate patients and caregivers about extended care facilities, hospice agencies, and other resources as appropriate to support transitions along the continuum of care.