Licensed Practical Nurse

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department: Hospice - South Portland

Position is located: Northern Light Home Care & Hospice So Portland

Work Type: PRN


Summary:


The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic nursing attention to patients and attending to patient's healing or end of life process as a part of a larger multidisciplinary team. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Licensed Practical Nurse has delegated patient care in accordance with scope of practice and policy. The nurse assists the Registered Nurse by collecting data that will aide in the development of a...