Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift) Agape Hospice NW

Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Job Description Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

• Provide direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
  
• Implement current nursing practices based on a comprehensive assessment and the established plan of care.
  
• Document patient services accurately and promptly to reflect the plan of care.
  
• Assess patient and family/caregiver needs and provide education related to the diagnosis and self-management of the care plan.
  
• Participate in the coordination of hospice services reporting identified needs to the interdisciplinary team (e.g. hospice aide OT PT MSW ST dietitian or clinical supervisor).
  
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
  
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management evaluating the patients response to treatments and medications.
  
• Engage in personal and professional development; participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
  

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
  
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience; community health hospice or medical-surgical experience preferred.
  
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state.
  
• Adherence to accepted professional standards and nursing practice.
  
• Strong verbal written and organizational skills.
  
• Valid drivers license and access to an insured well-maintained automobile in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
  
• Current CPR certification.
  
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy and the unique needs of individuals who are terminally ill.
  

Working Conditions & Expectations

• Works in a variety of environments including patient homes assisted living facilities skilled nursing facilities and occasional in-office settings.
  
• Must maintain reliable transportation a valid drivers license and active auto insurance.
  
• Requires flexibility in scheduling to support patient needs including potential adjustments based on symptom changes urgent visits or team coordination.
  
• May participate in on-call rotation after-hours support or urgent response visits as assigned
  
• Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team in a fast-paced emotionally sensitive and continuously evolving care environment.
  
• Expected to uphold hospice philosophy maintain professional boundaries and provide compassionate end-of-life care with respect for patient and family needs.
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel frequently throughout the service area and safely enter a variety of patient residences.
  
• Requires the ability to sit stand walk bend kneel and assist with light patient-care tasks or equipment as needed.
  
• Must safely navigate diverse home environments including stairs uneven surfaces cluttered spaces or limited mobility areas.
  
• Ability to use electronic devices (tablets laptops mobile phones) to complete documentation in community and home settings.
  
• Must be capable of handling emotional and physical demands associated with end-of life care including prolonged driving patient interactions and urgent symptom management situations.
  

The above statements are intended 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.