Luminary Hospice · 2 hours ago
PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Luminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. The PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the plan of care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care as defined in the 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
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
Participates in the coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician, or Clinical Supervisor
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique
Provide appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluate the patient’s response to treatments/medications
Participates in personal, and professional growth and development. Also participates in the organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
Three years of nursing experience
Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
Compliance 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
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
Understand the philosophy of the hospice concept
Also understands the needs of the terminally ill
Preferred
Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience
Benefits
PRN roles are not eligible for benefits.
Company
Luminary Hospice
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey.