Hospice LPN | Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice | Grants Pass

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Grants Pass, Oregon time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR50756
** JOB SUMMARY
** The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.  Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.

Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).Participates in coordination of Hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and the Interdisciplinary Group.

Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
** JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
** Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.

Has three years nursing experience preferred.  Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at  are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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