Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and CHI/

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking an LPN to provide home-based hospice care. The role works with an RN to assess patient and family needs, administer medications, educate families, and coordinate care in the home setting.

The ideal candidate is an LPN in good standing with relevant experience and strong communication skills. You must be able to lift patients and drive as required to fulfill duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in last 3 years, or 1 year with hospice/public health/home care.
• Background checks and references as required.
• Strong observation, communication, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Must be able to lift and transfer patients; driving required.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine nursing assessments to determine hospice needs.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and reassess patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician plan.
• Counsel patients and families on nursing and self-care.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and report changes promptly.
• Participate in on-call duties and ensure equipment and services are available.

Skills

Nursing experience (last 3 yrs)

Hospice/home care experience

Observation skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Driving required

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

LPN license in good standing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY - LPN

The licensed practical nurse provides hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The practical nurse works with the registered nurse in providing services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• 1. Completes a routine nursing assessment of patients and families to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• 2. Provides nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• 4. Follows the plan of care and communicates necessary revisions needed as patient status and needs change.
• 5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• 6. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 7. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• 8. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• 9. Collaborates effectively with RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor and assists in coordinating patient care for assigned patients.

Communication

• 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• 3. Communicates with community health related persons in relation to the care plan.
• 4. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person to the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.
• 5. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the case manager and interdisciplinary group.
• 6. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• 7. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• 8. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• 9. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

• 1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• 6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2. LPN, with a License in good standing to practice.
• 3. The LPN shall have a minimum of (a) two (2) years of experience as a nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a minimum of one (1) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
• 4. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
• 5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• 6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• 7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

BENEFITS

• 1. PTO & Paid Holidays
• 2. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 3. Short Term Disability
• 4. Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Chronic Illness Insurance
• 5. Life Insurance