LPN Palliative Care, VNA of Cape Cod

Join to apply for the LPN Palliative Care, VNA of Cape Cod role at Cape Cod Healthcare . Sign-On Bonus Eligible! Responsibilities Provide palliative care services including symptom management, education on medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life, while collaborating closely with palliative specialists and community providers. Work with MSW to initiate discussions on advanced directives and goals of care to ensure a smooth and timely transition to hospice. Assess patient and family needs, report new or pertinent findings to the Palliative Specialist RN and MD. Follow the prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN to address identified needs. Demonstrate the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of your licensure. Evaluate and reassess identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis. Identify ancillary services needed by patients and families and report findings to RN. Collaborate and communicate on a regular basis with members of the inter‑disciplinary team as needed. Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources. Record narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and patient/caregiver response. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. Current LPN license in MA. CPR certification required. Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility or the equivalent. Homecare and computer skills preferred. Schedule Details 37.5 hrs. per week, Mon-Fri, 8a-4p, Occ. Weekends & Occ. Holidays. *Sign-On Bonus Eligible* Primary Location Massachusetts-Falmouth Department VNA-LPN Hourly Hourly Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr