Hospice LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Location:

Morristown, TN Job Type: Full-Time Office:
University of Tennessee Hospice

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

• Provides direct patient care as defined in state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient, family, and caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and/or Director of Nursing.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management and evaluates patient’s response to treatments and/or medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• At least three (3) years of nursing experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently while being collaborative and able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job may require heavy use of office equipment, including computer, tablet, and phone. Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive.

Must be reasonably capable of lifting over thirty (30) pounds. Significant portion (>50%) of daily assignments may require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation. Work schedule may occasionally require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor if I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.

I further understand that my employment is at‑will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at‑will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice. This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with…