HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Liberty Healthcare Companies; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Wilmington, NC is seeking a dedicated Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate team. The role focuses on direct patient care, documentation, and coordinating services under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, current LPN licensure in North Carolina, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care; CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Nursing education from an approved school.
• Current LPN licensure in North Carolina.
• One year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care with coordination of services.
• Completes documentation per policy and regulations.
• Follows the care plan developed by the RN.
• Coordinates hospice services with the RN and other staff.
• Transcribes physician orders as directed.
• Sends clinical progress and notes to the RN for coordination.
• Attends and participates in IDT meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

CPR Certification

Education

LPN education from an approved nursing program

Job description

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Liberty Health Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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.