Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor Pool
About The Position
The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager and assists physicians and registered nurses in caring for clients in their homes. The role provides comprehensive skilled nursing services focused on pain and symptom management and 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, with attention to age-appropriate needs and each client's status and requirements. The position requires working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements. Depending on client census, the LPN may be required to work every other weekend. The role also includes call rotation, weekend shifts, and work or floating at more than one location.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
- Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license 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.
- Ability to provide age-appropriate care and assess information reflecting clients’ status and current requirements.
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements.
- Ability to provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to drive a personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and registered nurses in providing home-based skilled nursing services 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 RN to provide quality patient care as established in the Plan of Care.
- Provide services according to agency policies and supplement nursing care needs provided by the RN.
- Assist the RN or physician with specialized procedures and duties.
- Build collaborative relationships with the 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.
- Maintain awareness of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements and scope of service.
- Work call rotation and weekend shifts, and work or float across more than one location as required.
- Drive a personal vehicle for RHS business at least 25% of the time to perform essential job functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
