Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Hospice House

We are hiring PRN (Day & Night Shift) LPNs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Performs blood glucose monitoring, inhalation treatments, and other physical prescribed medical treatments/diagnostic test
• Maintains medication and resident's records, responsible for electronic input of resident's data in EHR system.
• Transmits, requests including scans and/or faxes medication refill requests per policy to ensure proper medication administration to assigned residents.
• Participates in resident assessment and care planning reviews and revises residents' assessments and care plans as needed. Ensures problems and complaints involving nursing services are reported to the Team Leader in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Communicates and coordinates care with residents and their families. Documents and leads in the documentation of resident care. Inspects environment, identifies environmental problems and initiates requests for correction of environmental problems.
• Identifies reports and documents incidents and accidents; participates in investigation of incidents and accidents as necessary. Completes records and reports as needed. Identifies clinical and operational problems, and works with team to identify and implement resolution.
• Reviews, transcribes and implements physician orders. Communicates with residents' physicians as directed.
• Implements, practices and assures staff adheres to infection control measures. Lead CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants). Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing. Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain competency and improve knowledge and skills.
• Represents the community and nursing services in professional activities as assigned. Support and participate community and departmental quality assurance programs. Ensures that unit practices are consistent with regulatory requirements.
• Maintains positive working relationships between nursing staff and other departments
• Models our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and is willing to assist, or use personal authority, in holding all others accountable for doing the same.
• All other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Current LPN licensure in the state of Virginia
• Current CPR certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with our organization is "at-will," meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.