Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days

About This Role

This role involves providing direct skilled bedside nursing care to terminally ill patients, administering treatments and medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, and participating in the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct skilled bedside nursing care
• Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Perform selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Administer treatments and medications
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatments and monitor patient’s reactions
• Report significant findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician
• Maintain accurate documentation including clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts
• Utilize a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders
• Participate in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment
• Participate in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located
• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience
• At least one year of LPN/LVN experience in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit
• Maintain transportation for work with required liability insurance and license

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing
• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit. Equivalent experience may be considered.