PRN LPN Good Shepherd Hospice

Chapters Health System•Lakeland, FL

13d

About The Position

Under RN supervision, the LPN provides nursing interventions and teaching to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life for patients and families. The role includes delivering care under the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with an RN and other clinicians. During emergencies, the LPN may be required to report to a company-designated location ahead of schedule and stay overnight to maintain continuity of services. Some locations may require cross-training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current LPN license in the state of employment.
IV certification required at hire beginning November 10, 2024; employees in the job before that date must obtain certification by June 10, 2025.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Current Hope employees must obtain BLS by January 1, 2025; current Capital Caring employees must obtain it by November 1, 2024.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in accordance with company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the visit schedule.
Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal.
Flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
Ability to perform essential job functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work within the scope of practice under state regulations.
Satisfactory completion of competency requirements for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
For employees performing services for Florida affiliates, eligibility verification through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

For inpatient unit work, certificate of completion of a 30-hour Infusion Therapy Course and an in-house 8-hour Infusion Class are preferred.

Responsibilities

Under RN direction, provide nursing tasks to patients and families, including continuous care, dressing changes, and catheter changes identified in the IDG-developed plan of care.
Apply company policies and procedures in medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
Observe and monitor patients for changes in body systems, pain, and symptoms, and report findings to the RN.
Observe and report signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments to the RN.
Following collaboration with the RN, report findings to physicians, APRNs, and physician assistants.
Perform venipuncture for blood specimens.
Observe and inspect Central Venous Line (CVL) sites; change venous access device dressings and caps; flush venous access devices; administer IV medications and fluids, including IV pushes per procedure, and perform venipuncture. Do not change infusion pump settings, including rates or IV bags.
Document care in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as needed to ensure continuity of services, which may include arriving before the scheduled shift and staying overnight.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At some locations, cross-train to Hospice House positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when flexible staffing is needed.
Represent the company professionally and comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and health, safety, security, and confidentiality practices.
Use resources responsibly; participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, quality assessment, and company research and educational activities.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.