Licensed Practical Nurse for Hospice Services

Community Health Systems of Georgia (CHSGA); Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinis Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate home-based nursing services in accordance with the Plan of Care and physician orders. You will document care activities accurately, support patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain comfort and dignity.

The role requires current LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to travel to patient homes across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nursing degree or be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current license/registration by state of hire as an LPN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the LPN State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and approved Plan of Care.
• Documents Hospice patient services accurately to reflect the Plan of Care.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers about diagnosis and Plan of Care.
• Coordinates agency services and reports needs to Interdisciplinary Group members.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Manages pain and symptoms; evaluates responses to treatments.
• Participates in professional growth and quality management programs.
• Represents the System with servant leadership and clear communication.
• Contributes to committees and project work to support system goals.
• Performs other duties to ensure program success.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel to patient homes

Relationship building

Education

Nursing degree or LPN program

Job description

Join us at
Affinis Hospice
– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

Responsible for providing nursing services to the Hospice Services patients and as prescribed by the physician to be in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, Federal Regulations and any other regulations defining Georgia’s Hospice Aide services.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of a number of services to meet the patients' personal care needs and to promote their comfort and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the LPN State Nurse Practice Act
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Hospice Services Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of Hospice patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
• Assesses and provides Hospice Services patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and Plan of Care.
• Participates in coordination of agency services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for agency Interdisciplinary Group members.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management; evaluates Hospice Services patient’s response(s) to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in the organization’s quality management program.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Transports self to patient's home/Facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents and their leadership teams, and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program
• Current license / registration by state of hire as a LPN.
• Current CPR certification.

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