Per Diem Hospice LPN: Compassionate Patient Care Norfolk

Legacy Hospice; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Career Path Program

PTO & Holidays (15 days)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness & Discounts

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Clinical Onboarding

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care in the Norfolk area under RN supervision. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, administering treatments, and collaborating with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have an LPN license, 3+ years of LPN experience in community health or acute care, and CPR certification if required. Hospice/home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program.
• Holds current unencumbered LPN license in state of practice.
• Minimum three years' LPN experience in community health or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status per plan of care and update as needed with RN Case Manager.
• Provide focused physical assessment considering physical, emotional, and spiritual factors.
• Attend and support at time of death as required by physician orders and local regs.
• Maintain communication with attending physician and RN Case Manager; relay changes in patient condition.
• Maintain timely, accurate electronic medical records documenting actions, goals, and changes.

Skills

LPN experience

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Legacy Hospice is seeking Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care in the Norfolk area under RN supervision. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, administering treatments, and collaborating with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have an LPN license, 3+ years of LPN experience in community health or acute care, and CPR certification if required. Hospice/home health experience is preferred.