Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Croix Hospice • City of Pewaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct hospice patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role follows each patient’s individual Plan of Care, provides treatment, and collaborates with the care team to support patients and families, provide comfort, and enhance quality of life. Care is delivered in a home setting and includes specialized duties related to end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state or states of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid state driver’s license, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance meeting state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure quality patient care in a home setting.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Community health, hospice, or medical/surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Document patient services accurately and promptly to reflect the Plan of Care.
• Assess and provide patients and families or caregivers with education and information pertinent to the diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Participate in coordinating hospice services and report identified needs to the interdisciplinary group, including relevant aides and clinical or therapy professionals.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively while adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management.
• Evaluate patients’ responses to treatments and medications.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Participate in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements, treat patient information as confidential, and use protected health information on a minimum-necessary basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed