PRN LPN Good Shepherd Hospice

Chapters Health•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The LPN works under RN supervision to provide nursing interventions and teaching that maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and families. The role includes providing care in accordance with the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), monitoring patients and reporting findings, and documenting care in the medical record. The position may also involve emergency response requirements, including reporting to a company-designated location and staying overnight during emergencies. Some locations may require cross-training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure, certification, and scope when census requires flexible staffing.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current LPN licensure in the state of employment.
IV certification required at hire beginning November 10, 2024. Employees in this 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 verbally and in writing.
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 the job’s essential functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work within the scope of practice under state regulations.
Satisfactorily complete the competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

For work in an inpatient unit, certificate of completion of a 30-hour Infusion Therapy Course and an in-house 8-hour Infusion Class 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.
Inspect Central Venous Line (CVL) sites; change venous access device dressings and caps; flush venous access devices; administer IV medication and fluids and IV pushes per procedure; and perform venipuncture.
Do not make changes to infusion pumps, including rate changes or IV bag changes.
Document care in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
During emergencies, such as hurricanes, report to a company-designated location as needed, which may include arriving before a scheduled shift and staying overnight during the emergency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Where required, cross-train to Hospice House positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.
Represent the Company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and Company policies; observe health, safety, and security practices; maintain confidentiality; and use resources responsibly.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement and quality activities as appropriate, and Company research and educational activities; maintain professional knowledge and skills, improve electronic media skills, and share expertise with coworkers.