LPN – Home Health & Hospice (PRN

JOB SUMMARY

Patient centered Nursing Care of Home Health and Hospice patients in the home setting Schedule PRNVariable Hours Rotating Weeknight Weekend Call Compensation 3007hr DOEPRN Differential Shift Differentials

Administer skilled nursing care in the home to Home Health and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician Follow plan of care for each patient Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician and case manager Be responsible for supervision of home health aides assigned to hisher patients Promote health and well being of patients through teaching supervising counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals Take call on weekends holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needed as appropriate Comply with Livingston Health Health Policies and Procedures Provide current evidence based care education and support for hospice patients families and caregivers Document care responsibly and accurately Be able to become competent in electronic medical record Track and record mileage on appropriate form Actively participate in Quality Improvement Accept accountability for own actions Adheres to LHC telecommuting policy

Complete Livingston Health Care annual competencies within assigned time frame

Attend and actively participate in all Hospice Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement meetings department staff meetings in services and Home Care team meetings as assigned

Be responsible for maintaining agencys image of quality care by providing excellent patient centered nursing care Attend the first available Hospice Volunteer training class if not already Hospice trained

Assist in annual Hospice volunteer training as requested

Required Current Montana LPN license AD or Diploma Good assessment skills Ability to function independently Good communication skills Ability to effectively function in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions Own vehicle for visits Current Motor Vehicle License Current BLS

At least one year of recent nursing experience preferably in community health andor care of terminally ill