Parkview Health
Fort Wayne, IN
Req #: 187924
Summary
The Inpatient Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care to patients admitted to the hospice inpatient unit. The LPN supports the interdisciplinary team by delivering direct patient care focused on comfort, dignity, and symptom relief, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for assuring delivery of quality nursing care for hospice and home care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, hospice and departmental policies. The LPN will provide hospice/palliative and home care services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient, unrestricted by consideration of socio-economic status, personal attributes or the nature of the health problems. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding...