LPN Job Description

The licensed practical nurse provides hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The practical nurse works with the registered nurse in providing services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Completes a routine nursing assessment of patients and families to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Follows the plan of care and communicates necessary revisions needed as patient status and needs change.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers me...