Hospice LPN: Continuous Care & Family Support

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to patient sites

Job summary

Chapters Health System seeks an LPN for Continuous Care. Under RN supervision, you will provide nursing tasks, manage care plans, and support patients and families to improve quality of life.

Requirements include an active LPN license, BLS, and flexibility. The role involves travel to patient sites and potential infusion-related duties, with emphasis on compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Current LPN licensure in state of employment.
• 6 months experience as LPN preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals (AHA/Red Cross).
• For Hope employees: BLS due by 2025-01-01.
• For Capital Caring employees: BLS due by 2024-11-01.
• Mobile Driver: valid license and auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Inpatient units: 30-hour Infusion Therapy course + 8-hour infusion class preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to use equipment with sensory cues.
• Ability to handle emotional stress of terminal illness care.
• Ability to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.
• Work within state regulations and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide nursing tasks in continuous care per plan of care.
• Demonstrate clinical skills: medication administration, symptom management, patient/family relations.
• Monitor patients for changes and report to RN.
• Document findings in the medical record per policy.
• Respond to emergencies and be prepared to report to designated locations.
• Perform venipuncture and CVL-related care as indicated.
• Support quality improvement and ongoing professional development.
• Follow company policies and safety practices.

Skills

English communication

LPN nursing

BLS certification

Driver's license

Infusion therapy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chapters Health System seeks an LPN for Continuous Care. Under RN supervision, you will provide nursing tasks, manage care plans, and support patients and families to improve quality of life.

Requirements include an active LPN license, BLS, and flexibility. The role involves travel to patient sites and potential infusion-related duties, with emphasis on compassionate, high-quality care.