LVN Hospice Overnight

Dunes Hospice•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support positive patient care outcomes. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. The nurse provides care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized end-of-life care. Responsibilities include implementing current nursing practice based on comprehensive assessments and the plan of care; documenting services accurately and promptly; educating patients and caregivers; coordinating hospice services and reporting needs to the interdisciplinary group; using equipment and supplies appropriately; managing pain and symptoms; and evaluating responses to treatment and medication. The role also participates in professional development and quality assessment and performance improvement activities, and performs other duties as 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.
Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, meeting state and/or organizational requirements; driving is required throughout working hours.
Demonstrate excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, and nursing skills as demonstrated through a competency checklist.
Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize independently, make judgments based on available assessments and data, and act accordingly.
Flexibility, innovation, and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Ability to tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrement, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
Ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary group and accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Ability to walk or stand for prolonged or considerable periods; lift, position, or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient 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 under the supervision of a registered nurse, as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized end-of-life care.
Implement current nursing practice following comprehensive assessments and the plan of care.
Document patient services accurately and in a timely manner to reflect the plan of care.
Assess patients and provide patients and families or caregivers with education and information relevant to diagnosis and the current plan of care.
Participate in coordination of hospice services and report identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique when required.
Provide appropriate pain and symptom management.
Evaluate patients’ 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.