HHCLPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a State of Connecticut accredited program for licensed practical nurses.
• A current Connecticut LPN license and CPR certification.
• Demonstrate relevant acute care or sub-acute care clinical experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer competency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with end-of-life care for hospice patients

Responsibilities:

Patient Care, following the plan of care and supervision of the primary care nurse (PCN):

• Delivers skilled nursing care and treatments in a compassionate, patient-centered manner according to physician orders, and within scope of practice, as directed by PCN and/or IDG for hospice patients
• Assists the RN in performing specialized procedures and duties which include preparing equipment and materials for treatment, observing appropriate infection control practices, and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Coordinates with PCN to prioritize the needs of the patients for the day.
• Assists the PCN and/or IDG for hospice patients in carrying out the plan of care.
• Notifies the physician, PCN and the supervisor timely regarding significant changes in the patient's status.
• Completes documentation of visit notes, case communications and orders on a timely basis
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Reports to PCN at the end of each workday/shift regarding the status of each patient visited including plan for next visit and updates to visit schedule to meet patient needs.
• Participates in health promotional activities such as blood pressure and influenza clinics and the delivery of telehealth services or other agency services within scope of practice and as assigned.

Educational:

• Certified in CPR.
• Attends yearly OSHA in-service.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and remedies this independently.
• Attends minimum 12 hours of in-services per year, including end-of-life care topics.
• Shares information with other Agency personnel.

All Agency Employees Must:

• Maintain staff and patient confidentiality.
• Abide by related Agency policies and appropriate departmental procedures.
• Perform other appropriate duties as required by VNHFC.