Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse - Float

Description

Join our dedicated team at Hospice of the Piedmont as a full-time LPN who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, delivers quality patient care and comfort measures, emphasizing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. 

Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities/General Duties

• Deliver nursing services per Hospice policies
• Document care using EMR
• Assist physicians/RNs with procedures
• Administer medications/treatments as prescribed
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions to RN
• Follow Hospice Plan of Care for patient/family services
• Report changes in patient needs to RN case manager/team leader
• Explain Hospice services to patients and families
• Communicate with Interdisciplinary Team for coordinated care
• Participate in QA programs and required meetings
• Engage in professional development and maintain affiliations
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Two years’ relevant nursing experience preferred
• Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, health team service coordination, and documentation
• Intermediate proficiency in word processing software 
• Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Drive long distances to homes and facilities
• Must be prepared to work in home environments that have difficult working conditions including, but not limited to cramped space, pets, dirt, allergens smoke, limited seating 
• The job requires regular use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls, and involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, walking, and climbing steps. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus 
• It may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care 
• Communication by phone, writing, speaking; Regular use of computer screen and keyboarding are required
• Able to push, pull, or lift 50 pounds, push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

 **Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**