Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

License/Certification

Required:

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Part time with benefits;
Working weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6a-2p, Working 48 hours per 2-week pay periodat time and a half on our weekender plan(paid for 72 hours);
Experience-based pay plus shift differentials when applicable.

The LPN provides direct nursing care for individual clients. The LPN delivers assigned delegated aspects of care, consistent with the overall comprehensive nursing plan of care documented by the Registered Nurse, and agency/unit policy, procedures and protocols. The LPN communicates with individual clients and visiting family or significant others to encourage expression of needs and confers with the Registered Nurse when patient’s expressed needs appear to be different from the documented plan of care.

Assists in the orientation of others. Ensures completion of orientation skills record, initials and dates in timely fashion.

Keeps current on professional nursing practice and care of the terminally ill. Attends 100% of mandatory meetings and 80% of Hospice Staff/QI meetings.

Assures adherence to ethical and legal standards of the agency. Is aware of, and nursing practice is congruent with, the Hospice Touch Mission Statement and Tomah Health Mission and Values; does not exceed the authority of the LPN and is aware of and follows Tomah Health/ Hospice Touch policy and procedure. Follows safety guidelines as related to body mechanics, hazardous materials and standard and transmission-based isolation precautions.

Provides nursing care and emotional support to meet the special care and bereavement needs of child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and their families as delegated within the patient’s comprehensive plan of care and consistent with this plan. Collects vital signs and accurately observes and reports changes on patient condition to RN Case Manager. Provides assistance in activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility or ambulation, maintenance environment, safety.

Maintains knowledge and competency in drug therapy for all ages of patients served.

Continuously assess and evaluates patients and families satisfaction and acceptance of Hospice services and response to the plan of care.

Is proficient in symptom management advocating the patient’s right to be as comfortable as possible with consistent management of physical, emotional and spiritual discomfort. Responds promptly to patient’s identified needs, obtains MD orders and medication per policy and in a timely manner. Is proficient in drug calculation and conversion, med. administration, use of equipment and supplies and alternative therapies. Maintains knowledge and competency in the potential for drug/food, drug/drug, and drug/disease interaction for all age groups.

Is committed to the Team concept of care. Promptly notifies Nurse Case Manager or Hospice Coordinator of change in patient condition, need or complaint. Works cooperatively with all Team members and respects each Team member’s area of expertise. Gives and receives input in a respectful collaborative manner. Demonstrates the ability to accept suggestions and criticism objectively without friction.

Recognize personal need for support and demonstrates self-care behaviors. Informs Hospice Coordinator or Social Worker when assignment becomes emotionally draining for counseling and additional support. Attends all Hospice self-care in services and retreats and has a personal plan for stress management. Uses open honest communication.

Demonstrates proficiency in regards to the computer documentation of patient cares and any other related computerized patient information/documentation.

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