Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act

• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care

• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care

• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care

• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group

• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently; assist in providing arrangement for equipment and other necessary items and services

• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications

• Participates in personal, professional growth and development

• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitate the patient's efforts towards self-sufficient and optimal comfort care

• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required

• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

• Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care

• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings

• Assures proper documentation of Nursing Services in clinical record in compliance with state and federal standards

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

• Two years nursing experience preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia

• Maintains a current CPR Certification

• Understands Hospice Philosophy and issues of death and dying

• Ability to deal tactfully with customers and the community

• Knowledge of business management and governmental regulations

• Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills

• Has excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Complies with Accepted Standards of Practice as required by job title/position

• Ability to operate computer equipment, fax, and copier machine

• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of the patients and families in varied settings

• Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group