Hospice Visiting LVN/LPN

We are seeking a Hospice Visiting LVN/LPN to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned Hospice and palliative patients.

​Responsibilities:

• Reports changes in the patient’s conditions and needs to the RN Case Manager Clinical Leaders. Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients
• Under the direction of a registered nurse or supervisor, follows patient’s nursing care plan and Plan of Treatment prescribed by the physician as permitted by scope of practice.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Educates and instructs the patient and patient's family. Performs skilled observation of patient condition, mental, social and emotional status on each visit.
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment

• Delivers all the required documentation to the offices of the Agency on the designated submission days of the week.

• Provides patient and family with complete and accurate teaching so that change in patient and patient caregiver behavior is observable.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
• Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Evidence of good physical and mental health.

2.         Able to lift 40 lbs. from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.

3.         Able to lift 25 lbs. from shoulder to overhead.

4.         Able to perform patient transfers, utilizing appropriate techniques including assistance.

5.         Average vision/hearing

6.         Frequent bending and reaching

7.         Repetitive standing, walking and use of hands.

9.         Able to drive a car a minimum of 4 hours.