Hospice LPN: Dignified Patient Care & Care Coordination

Liberty Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time employment to deliver direct patient care in a compassionate hospice setting.

The role requires completing nursing education, holding an active LPN license in North Carolina, and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care. Strong communication, organization, and thorough documentation are essential, with CPR certification expected.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN education from approved school

Job description

Liberty Health in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time employment to deliver direct patient care in a compassionate hospice setting.

The role requires completing nursing education, holding an active LPN license in North Carolina, and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care. Strong communication, organization, and thorough documentation are essential, with CPR certification expected.