Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hospice, Full Time
About The Position
The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager, assisting 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 provides care in accordance with agency policies and procedures. The position requires working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance requirements, and agency policies and procedures. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, assess information reflecting clients’ status and needs, and provide care according to departmental policy and procedure guides. Weekend work may be required depending on client census, and the role includes call rotation and work or floating across more than one location.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by 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.
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 25 years of age.
- At least five years of acceptable driving record.
- Valid auto policy and a reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Drive a personal vehicle for Riverside Health System business 25% or more of the time to perform essential job functions.
- Work or float in more than one work location.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and registered nurses in providing skilled nursing services to clients in their homes, focusing 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 RN to provide quality patient care as established in the Plan of Care.
- Provide services according to agency policies and supplement nursing care provided by the RN.
- Assist the RN or physician with specialized procedures and duties.
- Build collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
- 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.
- Remain knowledgeable about 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
