LPN

Good Shepherd Hospice; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice in Durant, OK is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support patients and families in the community. The LPN will assist the RN with assessments and care planning, and help implement the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care to maximize comfort and health.

The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and strong communication with families, physicians, and care teams. Previous hospice/home health experience is preferred; background checks and drug screening

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of hospice, home health or geriatric care experience preferred.
• Must pass background checks & drug screen.
• LPN license and credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager.
• Initiates coordination with RN Case Manager, hospice staff and other agencies.
• Maintains regular communication with attending physician and family.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on medication administration and side effects.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records and care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Integrity

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

LPN program graduate

State LPN license

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate LPN to serve our patients and families in Durantand surrounding communities.

The Hospice LPN assists the RN in nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

• Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager.
• Initiates communication with RN Case Manager, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.
• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
• Contacts families of new patient assignment and maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and participates in the Plan of Care.
• Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility for assisting with coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver:
• How to administer medication, and recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions.
• How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.
• How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.
• Disaster/Safety Management.
• How to prepare for the events preceding death.
• Informs the RN Case Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
• Provides appropriate support at time of death.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and
• families.
• Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice
• philosophy.
• Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in-services or seminars.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, home health or geriatric care preferred (but not required for the right candidate)
• Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records
• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen
• LPN-graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Valid driver’s license