Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as caregiver for assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role identifies and coordinates patient and family needs and provides preventive and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families. Using assessment, intervention, and teaching skills, the LPN provides nursing care and personal care services to meet patients’ needs, promote comfort, and support a safe patient environment. The position is based at the Nashville Inpatient Residence and is full time, with a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee LPN nursing license.
- At least two years of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of hospice care or willingness to learn.
- Complete an IV training certification class within the first 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience.
- Oncology experience.
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process and current standards of practice.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), patient, and family to establish and implement a hospice plan of care.
- Anticipate and initiate interventions to prevent complications and alleviate physical and psychological discomfort.
- Organize and complete work effectively and efficiently.
- Notify the Medical Director or designee, Registered Nurse, and IDT of patient needs or changes in condition.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and employees.
- Complete documentation according to procedures and standards of practice.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Administer medications as ordered and implement physician orders.
- Educate patients and families about the disease process, hospice care, and signs and symptoms of approaching death.
- Notify the Charge Nurse of significant changes in patient condition and unrelieved symptoms.
- Give a complete report to the next shift and support continuity of care across shifts and with the home care team.
- Report complaints, issues, and incidents to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Director, or IPU Administrator.
- Deliver care in a cost-efficient manner.
- Attend patient deaths.
- Work with care partners to ensure hospice standards of practice, care plans, infection control, documentation, safety practices, and prompt call-light response are followed.
- Provide personal care services as needed to meet patient needs and promote comfort.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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