What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN or Med Aide - Hospice - Full-Time Nights position at Bold Steps Behavioral Health?
Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Med Aide (MA) providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in a home setting.
Responsibilities: Implement and evaluate care plans, manage symptoms, ensure emotional comfort and dignity, and perform treatments and medication administration within the full scope of nursing practice. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families during a significant life stage.
Key Duties: Support safe and comfortable care, develop self-care education programs, and ensure patient safety by adhering to safety protocols. Maintain competencies and certifications relevant to the role.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, hold an unencumbered LPN license, and have basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred one year of nursing experience; IV therapy skills may be required depending on location. Valid driver’s license may be necessary.
Responsibilities: Implement and evaluate care plans, manage symptoms, ensure emotional comfort and dignity, and perform treatments and medication administration within the full scope of nursing practice. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families during a significant life stage.
Key Duties: Support safe and comfortable care, develop self-care education programs, and ensure patient safety by adhering to safety protocols. Maintain competencies and certifications relevant to the role.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, hold an unencumbered LPN license, and have basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred one year of nursing experience; IV therapy skills may be required depending on location. Valid driver’s license may be necessary.
- Ability to perform testing, interpret data, and provide age-specific care.
- Knowledge of medications, safety hazards, and patient education principles.
- Self-scheduling flexibility; support for LPNs working towards RN qualification.