Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor Pool

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse in Newport News, VA to support physicians and RNs in home-based hospice care and symptom management. You will assess patient status and provide end-of-life teaching in accordance with agency policies.

This role requires an LPN license (Virginia) and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. Weekend shifts may be required, and driving is involved as you travel to patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Education program graduate and LPN required.
• LPN license in Virginia upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and RNs in home care for pain and symptom management and end-of-life teaching/support.
• Implements and evaluates plan of care and treatments.
• Collaborates with the primary RN to provide quality patient care.
• Provides services according to agency policies and procedures.
• Assists RN or physician with specialized procedures.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Prepares clinical/progress notes and documents outcomes of interventions.
• Ensures Medicare/Medicaid and insurance requirements are understood and followed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $25.80 - $35.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager to assist the Physicians/Registered Nurses in the care of clients in their homes by provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support. Has working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements, agency Policies and procedures. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. Ability to assess data reflective of the client's status and current requirements. Able to provide care in accordance with departmental policy and procedure guides. The LPN may be required to work every other weekend depending upon client census. Supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the Registered Nurse.

What you will do

• Assists the physicians/registered nurses in the care of clients in their homes through provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support
• Implements and evaluates plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient
• Collaborates with the primary RN in providing quality patient care needs as established in the Plan of Care
• Provides services according to agency policies and supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the RN
• Assists the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned
• Prepares clinical and progress notes documenting outcomes of interventions
• Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHC standards which includes completing and "locking" patients notes and verbal orders within 24 hours
• Provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to assigned patients in case load
• Remains fully cognizant of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance requirements, along with scope of service

Qualifications

• Education Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Other Requirements

• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required
• Call Rotation
• Weekend Shifts
• Work/Float in more than one work location

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.