LVN Hospice Overnight

Dunes Hospice•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care. The nurse follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The role includes assessing patients and educating patients and families or caregivers about the diagnosis and current plan of care; providing pain and symptom management; evaluating responses to treatments and medications; documenting services accurately and promptly; and coordinating hospice services by reporting identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. The nurse uses and prepares supplies and equipment effectively and follows aseptic technique when required. The position also includes professional development and participation in quality assessment and performance improvement activities upon request. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the registered nurse or Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state of Indiana.
Current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organizational requirements and in good working order.
Demonstrate excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, and nursing skills as assessed by the competency checklist.
Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
Be able to organize and prioritize independently, make judgments based on available assessments and data, and act accordingly.
Be flexible and innovative, with good interpersonal skills; be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids and excrement, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
Work as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Have knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Meet the physical demands of prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lifting, positioning, or transferring patients; lifting supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching; and having the visual acuity and hearing needed to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience preferred.
Community health, hospice, or medical/surgical experience preferred but not required.
Hospice care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized end-of-life care.
Implement nursing practice based on a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
Document patient services accurately and promptly to reflect the plan of care.
Assess patients and provide patients and families or caregivers with education and information pertinent to the diagnosis and current plan of care.
Coordinate hospice services and report identified needs to the interdisciplinary group, including needs that may involve a hospice aide, Chaplain, social worker, dietician, or Clinical Director.
Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique when required.
Provide pain and symptom management and evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications.
Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
Participate in organizational quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or Clinical Supervisor.
Drive throughout the hours worked.