Careers

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) –  Full-time, Part-time, or PRN

This position can be full-time, part-time, or PRN. Standard schedule is 8:30-4:30 M-F. There may be opportunity/need to fill in for other shifts at The Star Hospice House. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

a) Provide personal care as necessitated by the patient need;

b) Perform duties per their scope of practice (injections, enemas, medications, etc.);

c) Promote expression and venting of feelings and normalization of experience for patient, family and staff;

d) Report changes in patient condition to Residence Director, RN Case Manager or After Hours RN;

e) Contact Physician for change in orders as patient condition warrants;

f) Assist in mentoring Home Health Aides as requested;

g) Support and maintain regulatory compliance;

h) Maintain timely and appropriate records/documents per Hospice policies and procedures;

i) Maintain/enhance professional skills and requirements including education and training;

j) Perform other tasks and duties as assigned;

k) Take initiative as needed or when the opportunity arises;

l) Provide meal preparation and housekeeping as needed;

m) Travel as required.