Licensed Practical Nurse - Care at Home

Halifax Health•Port Orange, FL

11d

About The Position

The Field Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct care to hospice patients across a variety of settings and levels of care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports terminally ill patients and their families, contributes to the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and participates in quality improvement activities. Care is assigned across teams and duties to support service availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with on-call rotations as assigned. The nurse performs and documents patient assessments and care in the electronic medical record, reports changes in patient condition to the supervising RN, reinforces patient and family education, and supports pain and symptom management. The role requires collaboration with patients, families, physicians, hospice medical staff, facilities, referral sources, coworkers, and other members of the Interdisciplinary Group. The nurse also maintains professional and ethical standards, required licensure and certifications, equipment, and ongoing clinical knowledge.

Requirements

Valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Personal car in good working order.
BLS and IV certification, as required by the department.
At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience or equivalent hospice experience.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and meeting Halifax Health employment criteria.
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to provide nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Ability to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Ability to cope with stress; maturity and emotional stability.
Maintain educational requirements for licensure and certifications required for the clinical area.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients in a variety of settings and levels of care under RN supervision.
Reinforce patient and family training and education, identifying educational needs and providing appropriate instruction.
Perform and accurately document required physical assessments in the electronic medical record, reflecting the patient's current condition and level of care.
Report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.
Document care in accordance with the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and agency guidelines.
Participate in the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and Quality Improvement activities.
Provide direct patient care as assigned to support 24/7 service, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
Collaborate and communicate with patients, families, facility staff, referral sources, physicians, hospice medical staff, coworkers, and Interdisciplinary Group members.
Apply nursing procedures and current hospital, hospice, and team standards, policies, and procedures; follow legal and ethical guidelines and the Nurse Practice Act.
Use appropriate interventions for ongoing pain and symptom management and demonstrate knowledge of end-of-life care and support.
Meet productivity standards and maintain company-owned equipment in good working order.
Participate in orientation, supervision, and education of new employees as assigned.
Attend required team and general staff meetings and end-of-life in-services.
Meet educational requirements for licensure and required certifications and pursue continuing education and professional development.
Report to work as scheduled, maintain a professional appearance, protect patient confidentiality, and maintain professional boundaries.