Licensed Practical Nurse (Hospice) Full-Time Job Henderson area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Description

Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care. The LPN will deliver services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and will be supervised by the RN Clinical Coordinator(s) and Director of Nursing.

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Accountability: Reports to the RN Clinical Coordinator(s) and Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

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Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, and other professional members of the community

Ensures exceptional customer service to patients, family members and team members

Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient

Gathers data as assigned by the RN

Immediately reports any changes to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team

Reports unusual conditions, observations, and pertinent information to the nurse

Understands and provides basic principles of palliative care and pain management within the Scope of Practice

Complies with all documentation policies and procedures

Completes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely manner

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings

Provides care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Provides intervention and support as needed related to terminal illness and loss

Provides emotional and spiritual support and makes appropriate referrals to other team members

Facilitates communication among patient, family, and hospice team

Identifies caregiver strain which may necessitate respite relief and/or support

Educates and assists the patient and family with coping of the terminally ill patient.

Provides personal care as assigned by the Interdisciplinary Team, Physician, Director of Nursing, and Supervising RN, which may consist of but not limited to:

Home visits
IPU coverage
Nursing reassessment following RN initial assessment
Medication management and administration
Provide comfort measures
Insertion/maintenance/removal of foley catheters
Insertion/maintenance/removal of various IV catheters for pain control/comfort per scope of practice and only if IV certified
Vital signs (B/P, T, P, R)
Assist with ambulation/transfers
Wound care
Follows the State of Nevada Nurse Practice Act during all patient care activities

18. Other duties as assigned

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Additional Functions:

Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting and confidentiality policies

Attends scheduled staff meetings and or in-service training

Adheres to departmental dress code requirements related to uniform, personal grooming, and other attire

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested.

Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness and following company policies related to time off requests

Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency

Willing to adjust or revise work schedules as requested

Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education

Seeks guidance from a higher authority as needed

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Physical/Safety Requirements:

Must have the strength and endurance required for standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing on a consistent basis between 10 and 50 lbs., and the ability to go up and down stairs as needed

Utilizes appropriate durable medical equipment as needed, in a safe manner

Uses appropriate body mechanics as needed for safe personal and patient care

Is subject to potential exposure of infectious waste, disease, and conditions, including TB, HIV and Hepatitis B

Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.)

Utilizes appropriate PPE as needed

Follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency/disaster

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work-related stresses, and driving hazards

The individual may be required to drive to meetings with clients or health care professionals and patient’s homes

Must have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and reliable transportation

Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an…