Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (including physicians, therapists, social workers, and aides).

• Provide direct skilled nursing care, such as wound care, medication management, IV therapy, symptom management (especially pain and comfort in hospice), and patient/caregiver education.

• Offer education and emotional support to patients and their families/caregivers based on individual needs.

• Supervise LPNs/LVNs, home health aides, and other support staff.

• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, or urgent response as needed (common in hospice roles).

• Coordinate care activities, including visit scheduling and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care aligns with agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.