Responsibilities for this position include:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of Hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessments performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Understands philosophy of Hospice concept. Also Understands needs of the terminally ill.