Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hospice, Full Time
About The Position
The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager to assist physicians and registered nurses in caring for clients in their homes. The role provides comprehensive skilled nursing services focused on pain and symptom management, as well as end-of-life teaching and support. The LPN supplements nursing care provided by the Registered Nurse and delivers care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position requires working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements, and the ability to provide age-appropriate care and assess information reflecting each client's status and current needs. Depending on client census, the LPN may be required to work every other weekend. The role includes call rotation, weekend shifts, and work or floating across more than one location. The employee drives a personal vehicle for Riverside Health System business at least 25% of the time.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
- At least 25 years of age.
- At least five years of acceptable driving record.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance policy.
- Reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Drives a personal vehicle for Riverside Health System business 25% or more of the time to perform essential job functions.
- Participates in call rotation and weekend shifts.
- Able to work or float in more than one work location.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and registered nurses in providing comprehensive skilled nursing services to clients in their homes, focused on pain and symptom management and end-of-life teaching and support.
- Implement and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures that contribute to patients' physiological and psychosocial outcomes.
- Collaborate with the primary registered nurse to meet patient care needs established in the Plan of Care.
- Provide services according to agency policies and supplement the nursing care needs provided by the registered nurse.
- Assist the registered nurse or physician with specialized procedures and duties.
- Build collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes documenting intervention outcomes.
- Complete required clinical documentation according to RHC standards, including locking patient notes and verbal orders within 24 hours.
- Provide comprehensive skilled nursing services to assigned patients in the caseload.
- Maintain awareness of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements and scope of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
