A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled practical nursing care and supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families in their place of residence.
Posted Sep 22
Unit and setting
Wound-Care · Hospice A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled practical nursing care and supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families in their place of residence.terminally ill patients and their families
License
LPN or LVN license Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing and currently licensed as an LVN/LPN in the state(s) in which practicing.LVN/LPN license
Term
Per Diem
Do you qualify?
License
LVN/LPN licenseGraduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing and currently licensed as an LVN/LPN in the state(s) in which practicing.
Education
accredited school of vocational/practical nursing graduate
Experience
1 year of nursing experienceMinimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, with hospice, palliative care, oncology, or home health experience strongly preferred.
Also asks
acceptance of and commitment to hospice philosophy and agency goalsAcceptance of and commitment to the hospice philosophy and the goals of this Agency.
Also asks
compassion and clinical judgment in high-stress or emotional environmentsAbility to exercise compassion and clinical judgment within the vocational nursing scope of practice in high-stress or emotional environments.
Also asks
valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required auto insuranceValid driver’s license and reliable transportation with required auto insurance.
Preferred
Experience
hospice, palliative care, oncology, or home health experience
The role and schedule
Day to day
provide direct hospice nursing care per individualized Plan of CareProvides direct hospice nursing care in strict accordance with the individualized Plan of Care established by the RN and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
Day to day
observe, monitor, and report physical and emotional changes
Day to day
administer prescribed medications and palliative treatmentsAdministers prescribed medications, treatments, and palliative interventions focused on comfort and symptom relief (e.g., pain, dyspnea, nausea).
Day to day
assist RN with procedures and perform practical nursing skills
Day to day
reinforce education on dying process and comfort measures
Day to day
prepare and submit clinical and progress notesPrepares accurate, detailed clinical and progress notes for each visit and submits documentation in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Day to day
collaborate with RN Case Manager on Plan of Care revisionsCommunicates regularly with the RN Case Manager to collaborate on necessary revisions to the Plan of Care based on patient needs.
Day to day
ensure medical supplies and comfort packs are available in homeEnsures necessary medical supplies, equipment, and symptom-management kits (comfort packs) are available in the patient's home.
Day to day
participate in IDG care conferencesParticipates in IDG care conferences to provide updates on patient status and contribute to care planning.
Day to day
provide total hands-on care and ADL support during end-of-life stagesProvides total hands-on patient care and physical support with activities of daily living as needed during the end-of-life stages.
Day to day
participate in QAPI and in-service programsParticipates in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) and in-service programs.
Day to day
provide operational guidance to Hospice Aides and CNAs*Workers Supervised:* None directly, though may provide operational guidance to Hospice Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) present in the home.
Weekends
on-call rotation for weekendsMay participate in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays to perform routine or emergent visits as directed by the on-call RN triage team.
On call
on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays
Holidays
on-call rotation for holidays
Travel
local travel between patient residences, assisted living facilities, or nursing homesWorks indoors in patient homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes, and travels locally between patient residences in various weather and traffic conditions.
Details
exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and end-of-life emotional stressHigh risk (exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and emotional stress associated with end-of-life care).
Details
heavy lifting to turn, reposition, and transfer bedbound patientsHeavy lifting (ability to assist with turning, repositioning, and transferring bedbound patients safely using proper body mechanics).
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled practical nursing care and supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families in their place of residence. Operating under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager and the physician, the Hospice LVN focuses on executing the Plan of Care, administering palliative treatments, managing symptoms, and providing emotional support during the end-of-life process.
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Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing and currently licensed as an LVN/LPN in the state(s) in which practicing.
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience, with hospice, palliative care, oncology, or home health experience strongly preferred.
Acceptance of and commitment to the hospice philosophy and the goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise compassion and clinical judgment within the vocational nursing scope of practice in high-stress or emotional environments.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with required auto insurance.
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Responsibilities
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Provides direct hospice nursing care in strict accordance with the individualized Plan of Care established by the RN and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
Observes, monitors, and evaluates the patient's physical and emotional status, promptly reporting any significant changes in condition or terminal status to the supervising RN or Clinical Manager.
Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and palliative interventions focused on comfort and symptom relief (e.g., pain, dyspnea, nausea).
Assists the RN with specialized nursing procedures and performs practical nursing skills (e.g., wound care, catheter care, vital signs) within the state's defined LVN scope of practice.
Reinforces education and counseling previously initiated by the RN to the patient and family/caregivers regarding the dying process, medication administration, and comfort measures.
Prepares accurate, detailed clinical and progress notes for each visit and submits documentation in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Communicates regularly with the RN Case Manager to collaborate on necessary revisions to the Plan of Care based on patient needs.
Ensures necessary medical supplies, equipment, and symptom-management kits (comfort packs) are available in the patient's home.
Participates in IDG care conferences to provide updates on patient status and contribute to care planning.
Provides total hands-on patient care and physical support with activities of daily living as needed during the end-of-life stages.
Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) and in-service programs.
May participate in an on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays to perform routine or emergent visits as directed by the on-call RN triage team.
Working environment
Works indoors in patient homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes, and travels locally between patient residences in various weather and traffic conditions.
Job relationships
Supervised by:* Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager / Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Manager Workers Supervised:* None directly, though may provide operational guidance to Hospice Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) present in the home.
Risk exposure
High risk (exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and emotional stress associated with end-of-life care).
Lifting
Requirements
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Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary
Ability to participate in physical activity and patient positioning.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing, walking, and assisting with transfers.
Heavy lifting (ability to assist with turning, repositioning, and transferring bedbound patients safely using proper body mechanics).
Ability to do frequent bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
Pay: From $40.00 per hour Work Location: In person
