Job Description Summary 

The Hospice LVN is an integral part of the hospice clinical team. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the job responsibilities include the following:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:
   • Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, residential care facilities, or hospice facilities.
   • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
   • Monitor patients' conditions and report changes to the RN Case Manager or physician.
   • Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
2. Assessment and Documentation:
   • Conduct patient assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
   • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of patient care and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
   • Participate in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support.
   • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to coordinate care.
   • Attend and participate in team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education programs.
4. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
   • Adhere to all hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
   • Ensure compliance with infection control practices and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Licensure: Current, active LVN license in the state of [State].
• Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, home health, or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in clinical nursing skills, including pain and symptom management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
  • Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Must be able to travel to patient homes and facilities as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Retirement plan options

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 

The Hospice LVN position must exhibit the following competencies: 

1. Critical Thinking: 

Synthesize complex and diverse information; collect and objectively weigh data; use experience, intuition, and critical thinking to complement data; and design effective processes and workflows. 

2. Results Orientation: 

Actively involved in achieving or exceeding identified strategic patient census goals, patient service excellence, internal systems and processes, learning and growth initiatives, and financial health.

3. Integrity and Ethics: 

Treat others with respect and individuality regardless of their status or the situation; do what you say; be fair and equitable in all interactions; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward the company’s success and goals; uphold organizational values. 

4. Dependability:

Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance; role model positive attendance and punctuality standards; ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are covered  when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time. 

5. Professionalism:

Uphold high work standards that reflect the company’s purpose and goals; accept responsibility for own actions; react to challenges positively and calmly; provide leadership in maintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the patients served.  

6. Innovation: 

Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness; remain open to change, others’ ideas,

and trying new things; generate suggestions for improving work processes, services, and

products.  

7. Oral Communication: 

Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negative situations; fully

listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills;

participate in meetings without dominating others. 

8. Written Communication: 

Write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written

information; ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members to maintain

company values, goals, and culture. 

9. Quality: 

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality;

monitor and self-correct own work processes and outcomes; apply feedback from others to

improve performance.