Hospice Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Performs various aspects of hospital care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Responsibility

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the New York Nurse Practice Act in the Home, Nursing Facility or Inpatient or Residential Setting.
• Applies hospice and nursing practice standards to patient care activities.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the Hospice RN.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services reflective of plan of care.
• Reports changes in patient condition or needs to clinical staff.
• Assess and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, reporting needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members, including but not limited to: Hospice Aide, OT, PT, Speech, Nutrition, Skin, Bereavement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor referrals/assessments.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in organization's Performance Improvement Program.
• Assists with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Assists in post mortem care.
• Attends IDG meetings and other staff meetings and in-services, as requested. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or of a Nursing Vocational or Nursing Technical school required.
• Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).