Hospice Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Details
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Reports to: Patient Care Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Scope
The LPN provides direct care under the supervision of the RN Team Manager. The LPN is responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatment and working in conjunction with the members of the team in order to ensure comfort and quality of life.

Essential Functions

Provides routine nursing visits and personal care while following the plan of care:

Monitors effectiveness of the plan of care in controlling pain and other symptoms

Observes, collects, records and determines the need for more data

Assists with nursing interventions to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems

Report's findings to the RN team Manager and in the interdisciplinary meetings

Provides comfort oriented physical care to patients:

Provides wound care and changes dressings as needed

Inserts and irrigates Foley catheter as ordered

Administers enemas and removes impaction as ordered

Tube feedings

PCA

Takes and records vital signs

Assists with daily living activities

Initiates change in patient's level of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patient and/or family

Provides continuous care nursing for the patient as directed in the patient's plan of care

Provides and documents teaching to patients and/or families to assist in the patient's comfort and records the response of the family and/or family:

Practices and role models universal precautions in all contacts with patients

Demonstrates the physical care needed for the patients, family or Hospice Aide

Provides emotional support to the patient and/or their families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths

Complies with the Privacy Policies of the organization to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Represents and maintains the philosophy of the organization

Performs other work duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities
None

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of the various regulatory guidelines (ethical, confidentiality, legal requirements, etc.)

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the stages of uncomplicated grief and the dying process

Possesses basic physical assessment skills

Possesses the interpersonal skills that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication

Education and Work Experience

Minimum of 1-year patient care experience as a licensed practical nurse; hospice or home health preferred

Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, and reliable transportation

Certification and Licenses
Licensure in West Virginia and Ohio

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
The LPN sits, stands, bends, pushes and pulls, drives and lifts intermittently throughout the day. The LPN must have sufficient strength to turn, lift, and assist patients.

Confidentiality
The LPN must carry out responsibilities in an ethical, professional and confidential manner.

Additional Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and possession of a valid driver's license.

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