Compassionate Hospice LPN - In-Home Care Impact

Visiting Nurse Association of SEMO; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri provides hospice care to terminally ill patients in their private homes, nursing homes, or facilities under physician orders and CMS guidelines. The team conducts regular nursing observations, updates plans of care, and maintains timely documentation in the EMR.

Staff participate in IDG meetings, take on-call rotations, and communicate patient changes to the RN and physician, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to the plan established by the

Qualifications

• Skilled nursing assessments and care planning in home hospice.
• Adhere to CMS regulations and agency policies.
• Communicate findings to RN staff, physicians, and the IDG.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes per plan of care.
• Record observations promptly and accurately in EMR.
• Participate in IDG meetings and document notes.

Skills

Home healthcare

On-call flexibility

Nursing assessments

Education

LPN License

Tools

EMR

Job description

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri provides hospice care to terminally ill patients in their private homes, nursing homes, or facilities under physician orders and CMS guidelines. The team conducts regular nursing observations, updates plans of care, and maintains timely documentation in the EMR.

Staff participate in IDG meetings, take on-call rotations, and communicate patient changes to the RN and physician, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to the plan established by the