Hospice LPN

Hospice LPN

The primary function of the Hospice LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. They are responsible for coordinating care with the interdisciplinary group, Patient/Family, and the referring agency. This position will provide patient care in the Shawnee/OKC service area and report to the Shawnee Branch location.

Job Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing and a current nursing license in the State of Oklahoma.

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse in a clinical care setting.  One year in Hospice or Home Health preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Strong interpersonal skills. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Experience with wound care, catheter care, ostomy care and injections preferred.

Requirement: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Work Environment: Work in patient’s place of residence under various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; available for on call.

Job Specific Efforts Required: Periodic times of prolonged standing, sitting and walking; Working under conditions necessary to meet patient’s needs and Program timeframes; Timely decision making and resource acquisition; Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions of the Hospice LPN include but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team reports, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.