Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Hospice Inpatient, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Hospice Of The Foothills is seeking an licensed practical nurse to administer nursing care to terminally ill patients in accordance with physician orders and the IDG plan of care under RN supervision.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document patient status, manage medications per policy, and help families cope. Day shift, on-site position in the Upstate location.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN program.
• One (1) year of LPN experience required; hospice experience preferred.
• Alternative: Prisma Health Nurse Residency or comparable residency may substitute for 1 year of LPN experience.
• SC State Board recognition of program or equivalency may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to hospice patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider.
• Monitors and documents patient status, including vital signs and relevant measurements.
• Communicates observations and patient changes to the Registered Nurse/Provider.
• Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of patient records.
• Collects data and orients patient and family to routines.
• Administers and documents medications and treatments per facility policy.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and delivery of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

LPN program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Administers nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients as needed. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Provides patient care based on individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider including patient's physical emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and education needs.
• Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings and lab values.
• Informs and communicates to Registered Nurse/Provider activities performed, observations of patients and their responses and changes in patient status.
• Maintains and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
• Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Provider. Orient patient/family to room and unit routines.
• Administers and documents administration of medication and treatments per facility policy.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and delivery of care to hospice patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• Experience - One (1) year experience as an LPN. Experience in Hospice preferred.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization.
• In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Holds a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an LPN in the state the team member is working.
• If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understands and embraces the hospice philosophy of care, providing dignity and compassion to patients and families.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

Hospice - Upstate

Department

Nursing Service

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