PACE Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc. seeks a dedicated PACE Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care and supportive clinical services across the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, and assisted living settings.

Under RN and PACE leadership, you will administer medications, observe and report changes in condition, document care, coordinate services, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to promote safety and high-quality care for participants and their caregivers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure through the State Board of Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with frail/elderly.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to access homes and facilities, including stairs and non-air conditioned environments.
• Strong communication skills (face-to-face, phone, computer).
• Ability to interact with participants, families and agencies professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stress.
• Knowledge of primary medical care principles and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supportive clinical services to participants across multiple settings.
• Administer medications and report changes in condition.
• Document care and coordinate services.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support plans of care.

Skills

LPN licensure

Care for frail elderly

Strong communication skills

Medication administration

Care coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

LPN license

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call rotation

Position Summary:

The PACE Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and supportive clinical services to participants across the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, and assisted living settings. Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and PACE leadership, this role supports implementation of participants’ plans of care through medication administration, observation and reporting of changes in condition, documentation, care coordination, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.

The PACE LPN helps promote participant safety, continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care experience for participants and their caregivers.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or vocational nurse program.
• Current LPN licensure through the State Board of Nursing is required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to physically access homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, including navigating stairs, narrow spaces, and environments without air conditioning.
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care.