LPN Nights-Hospice Crisis Care

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program
• Three years of nursing experience. Community health, hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Valid driver’s license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
• Understands the philosophy of hospice concept and the needs of the terminally ill

• →Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
• →Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• →Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• →Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
• →Participate in the coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• →Provide appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates the patient’s response to treatments/medications

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