Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Hospice, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients as needed. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies. This position is bonus-eligible; follow this link for details.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
One (1) year experience as an LPN.
Holds a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an LPN in the state the team member is working.
If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position.
Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.
Understands and embraces the hospice philosophy of care, providing dignity and compassion to patients and families.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care based on individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider including patient's physical emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and education needs.
Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings and lab values.
Informs and communicates to Registered Nurse/Provider activities performed, observations of patients and their responses and changes in patient status.
Maintains and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider.
Orient patient/family to room and unit routines.
Administers and documents administration of medication and treatments per facility policy.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and delivery of care to hospice patients and families.
Performs other duties as assigned.