IP Nursing - LPN

Hospice Satilla LPN Position

Hospice Satilla, a community-based non-profit, began in Waycross, GA in 1986 and started accepting patients in 1987. A small volunteer steering committee with a vision to bring comfort and dignity to individuals in the final stage of life's journey made the concept of hospice care in Waycross a reality. We are the experts when it comes to helping patients living with advanced illnesses such as Alzheimer's/Dementia, cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

At Hospice Satilla, we are always looking for compassionate and caring professionals to join our team. Our team is comprised of local individuals committed to caring for the people of their community.

Serving Ware, Pierce, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, and Coffee counties.

This position will be responsible for providing end-of-life care and hospice services to patients in the Hospice Satilla IPU. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in planning for the patient's and family's care under the direction of the Asst. D.O.N. The LPN will provide skilled nursing care as directed by the D.O.N. and as described in the interdisciplinary plan of care, and will reinforce appropriate care techniques.

The LPN may also assist the D.O.N./Executive Director with M.D. Rounds/ Obtaining signed POC / M.D. orders/Narratives and logging the documents. At times the LPN may be asked to discuss hospice care with patient referrals and their families.

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current State of GA LPN license.
• Desired two years recent (within the past five years) nursing experience in acute, long –term care or home care/hospice, with at least one in hospice or homecare preferred.
• Must be able to work independently, have demonstrated patient teaching skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft programs required.
• Current CPR certification.
• For Homecare Nurses
  -Valid GA Drivers License and daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Belief in the hospice concept.

• Provide nursing care, to include physical and psychological care, in accordance with established policies and procedures of Hospice Satilla and consult with the RN / D.O.N. regarding any changes in the care plan.
• Maintain up to date patient records to ensure that all patient issues are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope/ limits of a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of GA and report significant changes in the patient condition to RN/D.O.N. immediately.
• Administer medication and treatments as ordered by the physician, with the exception of IV push medication. LPN must pass competency for intravenous/ subcutaneous administration of medication via continuous infusion. (LPN may increase or decrease dose, including delivering bolus via patient infusion pump, as per instruction and delegation of duty by the PCC.)
• Reinforce appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to patient, caregiver, volunteers and others as appropriate as directed by the D.O.N.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting to include exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support.
• Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family.
• Responsible for maintenance of electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and…