HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver exceptional end-of-life care. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, coordinating with staff, and ensuring quality documentation. Candidates must possess a current LPN license and have clinical experience, with emphasis on communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care settings.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to document thoroughly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and coordinates services.
• Completes documentation as required by policy.
• Participates in IDT meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Independent organization of work

Clinical nursing experience

Education

Nursing education from an approved school

Current LPN licensure in North Carolina

Job description

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Raeford-NC-28376-United States

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Full-Time, Monday -Friday with on-call responsibilities

(Covering Raeford and surrounding areas)

Job Description:

· Provides direct patient care, to include using a variety of skills and necessary coordination of services.
· Completes appropriate documentation as required by policy and procedure and regulation.
· Follows the plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and condition as developed and assigned by the Registered Nurse.
· Coordinates Hospice services with the Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator and other agency personnel to optimize patient care, as well as, the patient, family, community agencies, and physicians.
· Accepts and transcribes physician's orders as directed.
· Forwards all clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse for coordination of care.
· Attends and participates in IDT meetings.

Job Requirements:

· Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
· Current LPN licensure in the state in which the branch is located and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care medical/surgical setting.
· Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to hospice patients.
· Ability to ensure appropriate patient care as supervised by the Hospice Registered Nurse, and document thoroughly, accurately, and completely on a timely basis.
· Effective communication skills (oral and written).
· CPR certification.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.

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