LPN, Continuous Care — Flexible Schedule (Home Hospice)

Chapters Health System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking an LPN for Continuous Care to provide nursing interventions under RN supervision. The role focuses on maximizing patient comfort and quality of life for patients and families.

Qualifications include active LPN licensure, BLS, and flexibility. The position requires the ability to perform clinical tasks, venipuncture, and infusion-related duties, with a compassionate, professional approach.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current LPN licensure in the state of employment
• 6 months experience as LPN preferred
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• For current Hope Employees: BLS should be obtained by January 1, 2025
• For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained by November 1, 2024
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• If working in an inpatient unit certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Can work within their scope or practice per state regulations

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as: medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
• Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN.
• Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN.
• Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN.
• Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.
• Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection; venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture. May not make any changes to infusion pump including, but not limited to: rate changes and IV bag changes.
• Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.
• During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

English communication

Flexible schedule

Emotional resilience

Lifting/patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current LPN licensure

Active BLS certification

Job description

Chapters Health System is seeking an LPN for Continuous Care to provide nursing interventions under RN supervision. The role focuses on maximizing patient comfort and quality of life for patients and families.

Qualifications include active LPN licensure, BLS, and flexibility. The position requires the ability to perform clinical tasks, venipuncture, and infusion-related duties, with a compassionate, professional approach.