<p>Qualification Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with preferably two (2) years clinical experience; one year (1) in acute care setting. </li><li>Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio. </li><li>Verification of successful completion of a medication course. </li><li>Has the ability to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. </li><li>Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Netsmart system preferred. </li><li>Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding care issues. </li><li>Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. </li><li>Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association CPR standards. </li><li>Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy. </li></ul> <p>Essential Job Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Performs direct nursing care, nursing interventions and prescribed treatments based on established plan of care (POC) and hospice policy and procedures as delegated by the RN. </li><li>Observes and reports patient's physical, emotional and spiritual needs as well as changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment plan to the RN. </li><li>Administers medications according to physician orders and hospice polices and procedures. Obtains and processes physician orders. </li><li>Provides appropriate education and information to patients, families, and caregivers related to the patient's plan of care and needs. </li><li>Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties. </li><li>Participates in the agency's Quality Improvement program. </li><li>Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training. </li><li>Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>LPNs may have exposure to infectious diseases.</p>