HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an experienced Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and coordinate with the care team to deliver compassionate end-of-life services.

The ideal candidate has completed approved nursing education, holds an active LPN license in North Carolina, and is CPR-certified.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where the branch is located (NC).
• Ability to independently organize work and provide effective hospice care.
• Document thoroughly, accurately, and timely under supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with coordination of services.
• Complete documentation per policy and regulation.
• Follow the plan of care established by the RN.
• Coordinate hospice services with RN and other staff to optimize patient care.
• Accept and transcribe physician orders as directed.
• Share progress notes with the RN for care coordination and attend IDT meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational ability

Care coordination

Education

Nursing education from an approved school

LPN licensure (North Carolina)

CPR certification

Job description

About this position

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

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

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.