Hospice LPN

Job Description

SUMMARY
Provide skilled nursing services to patients in their homes as ordered by the primary physician. Function under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Not responsible for completing admissions, pronouncing deaths, or preparing re-certification documents, which are the sole responsibility of the Registered Nurse Case Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
• Provide nursing care to clients through implementation of the nursing care plan prepared by the Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN Case Manager)
• Contribute to the formulation/revision of the nursing care plan under the direction and supervision of the RN Case Manager or his/her designee
• Implement orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s primary physician and all aspects of the nursing care plan
• Instruct clients/caregivers in care techniques or other aspects of care as ordered by the physician or as outlined in the nursing care plan
• Work with the family members and other members of the health care team to meet emotional needs of the client and family members
• Maintain a safe environment for the client
• Observe the patient for changes in condition and report these changes to the RN Case Manager
• Notify the RN Case Manager when there is a need for an assessment
• Accurately complete required documentation within 24 hours of patient visit
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding client condition and all care and treatments given
• Seek and obtain sufficient information to function effectively in the health care setting assigned
• Assist field staff with clinical issues during times noted above
• Complete all mandatory education requirements
• Attend and participate in all required agency meetings
• Comply with Company’s Core Values and Core Competencies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the state in which you are employed
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse including some medical/surgical experience and/or an acute care or home care setting preferred
• CPR certification
• Proficiency in agency IT programs or able to demonstrate proficiency in all tools for documentation
• Able to meet the physical demands of providing nursing care, ambulating patients, transferring patients, assisting with exercises, etc.
• Able to transfer a patient as needed according to proper techniques of body mechanics to promote safety of patient and staff
• Able to follow up as needed and appropriately with multidisciplinary team and management staff pertaining to any concerns regarding patient care
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have and maintain in good standing professional license, certificate, or registration, as applicable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee will be required to drive daily for meetings and/or visits to residential homes. Employee will work in varied residential environments based on assigned case load. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.
COMMENTS
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

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