Qualification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with preferably two (2) years clinical experience; one year (1) in acute care setting.
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio.
• Verification of successful completion of a medication course.
• Has the ability to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Netsmart system preferred.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding care issues.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association CPR standards.
• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Performs direct nursing care, nursing interventions and prescribed treatments based on established plan of care (POC) and hospice policy and procedures as delegated by the RN.
• Observes and reports patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs as well as changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment plan to the RN.
• Administers medications according to physician orders and hospice polices and procedures. Obtains and processes physician orders.
• Provides appropriate education and information to patients, families, and caregivers related to the patient’s plan of care and needs.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement program.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LPNs may have exposure to infectious diseases.