Hospice LPN (CI-1.0)

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

10d

About The Position

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, educates caregivers, and participates in the patient’s care team. The role involves assessing patient needs, providing appropriate interventions, and revising care as needed under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position serves patients through the Indianapolis Hospice House and Outpatient Hospice, with home-based care also provided according to physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.

Requirements

Associate's degree or diploma from an accredited LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the state licensing board.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association.
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 patient 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 to support transitions along the continuum of care.