Licensed Practical Nurse (Days) bei Hospice of the Piedmont Inc.

Description

Join our dedicated team at Hospice of the Piedmont as a full-time LPN who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, delivers quality patient care and comfort measures, emphasizing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. 

We are committed to delivering the highest level of skill, compassion, and respect to our community through hospice services.

This position will primarily work in Augusta County, VA. Candidates residing in that area are preferred. 

Responsibilities/General Duties

• Deliver nursing services per Hospice policies
• Document care using EMR
• Assist physicians/RNs with procedures
• Administer medications/treatments as prescribed
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions to RN
• Follow Hospice Plan of Care for patient/family services
• Report changes in patient needs to RN case manager/team leader
• Explain Hospice services to patients and families
• Communicate with Interdisciplinary Team for coordinated care
• Participate in QA programs and required meetings
• Engage in professional development and maintain affiliations
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Two years’ relevant nursing experience required
• Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, health team service coordination, and documentation
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in word processing software 

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and climb or balance. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds in a wheelchair. 
• Physical and emotional health are necessary for the accomplishment of position duties.

Other

• Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance
• Frequent travel may be required

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.