About Us:
At Lifted Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: Helping people live life to the fullest. We serve the communities where we live and work by delivering compassionate, clinically excellent end-of-life care. With a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life, we walk alongside patients and their families—meeting them where they are, when they need it most.
Job Purpose:
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse responsibility is providing nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family, and referring agency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
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Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
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Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
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Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
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Provides effective communication to the patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes and evaluations.
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Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
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Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
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Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
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Additional duties as assigned.
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Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
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State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
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Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience preferred.
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Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Current driver’s license.
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Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Working Conditions:
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Works in patients’ place of residence in various conditions.
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Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
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The ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.
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Ability to travel locally.
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May experience exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
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PRN emergency calls.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
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Prolonged standing and walking required.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
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Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
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Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
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Ability to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
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Meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs.
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Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Include:
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Paid Time Off
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Employer paid life insurance policy
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Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance
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Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
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401(k) Plan — includes discretionary profit-sharing contribution(s)
