Licensed Practical Nurse

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

One-year acute care experience preferred

Skills

* Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and maintain appropriate/adequate documentation.

* Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.

Licensures, Certifications

* Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

* Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) - not required for Hospice employee.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.

Working Conditions

* Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.

* Possibly exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Conditions of Employment

Maintain current licensure and CPR, ACLS, and PALS

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.

• Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.

• Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.

• Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.

• Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.

• Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.

• Prepares patients for tests and procedures.

• Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.

• Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.

• Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.

• Perform other duties as assigned