Hospice LPN

The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assure high quality nursing service in accordance with the physician’s orders and the agency’s programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient's place of residence and/or inpatient unit.

• Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate patient care and care planning. May communicate with the RN, therapists, physician and/or hospice medical director, orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.
• Provides ongoing patient observation to determine service frequency and change in Plan of Care in compliance with agency policy and philosophy.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance and supervision to the individual and family at direction of RN, physician, or Medical Director. Considers psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and financial needs.
• Supervises patient care given by Home Health and Hospice Aides.
• The Home Health LPN promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing.
• The Hospice LPN cooperates with the Volunteer Coordinator and is available to hospice volunteers for advice and training when dealing with the patients and families.
• The Hospice LPN participates in the bereavement program and supervises volunteers in providing bereavement care.
• In consultation with Patient Care Manager, refers patients to other disciplines and to community resources as needed.
• Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family-oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians, Patient Care Manager and other agencies as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
• Participates in the development and operation of the agency by: Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources; Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff; Interpreting agency service to families and community groups; Contributing to evaluation of service programs; Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation of and continuing development of staff members; Participating in the development of the in-service programs and group teaching for staff and other groups, as assigned.
• Uses own transportation to provide services in patient's place of residence: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.
• May Perform IV Therapy in accordance with State Practice Act