Hospice LPN

Starting compensation: $29.00 per hour

Overnight and weekend shift differentials

One overnight position available 7p-730a

• Explains, and interprets and coordinates patients' rights and advanced directives; explains Medicare Hospice Benefit when indicated.
• Performs ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment of Hospice as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Implements the nursing process for assigned patients and their families/representative including appropriate treatment modalities.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Observes and records signs and symptoms of disease process.
• Communicates with the physician, the family and other health team personnel, and others to report changes in the patient's physical and/or emotional condition and identify patient needs.
• Performs technical procedures within the scope of the LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policies.
• Facilitates and supports patient and family self-direction and independence.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and documents same.
• Performs personal care and assists ADL’s as directed.
• Documents vital signs, measurements, nursing interventions, treatments and patient responses; completes flow sheets, narratives, and verbal orders, as per agency policy.
• Communicates with the Resident Administrator and other health team members in the planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating of services to the patient and family in order to insure completeness and continuity of services. Attends IDT meetings as applicable.
• Completes chart documentation and rounding before leaving the building.
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required for the facility.
• Maintains appropriate infection control practices.
• Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by patient/family/representative or Hospice personnel.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.