Licensed Practical Nurse

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators in Kentucky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide hospice nursing in patients' homes, nursing facilities, or other settings.

Under RN supervision, you will deliver care per the plan, monitor patient status, educate caregivers, and document in EMR. Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with travel across Fayette and Jessamine counties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in good standing with Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience; hospice/medical-surgical/long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled hospice nursing care in patient homes or other settings.
• Deliver individualized care per the established plan of care to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.
• Educate patients and caregivers; document care accurately in the EMR.

Skills

LPN licensure

Nursing experience

Driver's license

Education

LPN program

Job description

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators' Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life. Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home. While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. If a patient’s care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location:

Fayette County and Jessamine County

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled and compassionate nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence, including private homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other settings the patient calls home. Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers individualized care in accordance with the established plan of care to promote patient comfort, safety, and quality of life at the end of life. The LPN is responsible for performing assigned nursing and personal care tasks, monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition, educating patients and caregivers, and documenting care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in good standing with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience; community health/hospice, medical-surgical, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates compliance with accepted professional nursing standards and practices.
• Understands and supports the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.