Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, Weekends

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

15h

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assure high quality nursing service in accordance with the physician’s orders and the agency’s programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient's place of residence and/or inpatient unit.

Requirements

Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing with a current license as a Practical Nurse.
A minimum of two years experience as an LPN.
Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver’s License
Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier
Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ
Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle
Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle

Responsibilities

Triages patient and family calls to assess care needs.
Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate patient care and care planning.
May communicate with the RN, physician and/or hospice medical director, orally and in writing as required by the patient’s condition and agency policy.
Provides ongoing patient observation to determine service frequency and change in Plan of Care in compliance with agency policy and philosophy.
Provides comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance and supervision to the individual and family at direction of RN, physician, or Medical Director.
Considers psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and financial needs.
Supervises patient care given by Home Health and Hospice Aides.
The Home Health LPN promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing.
In consultation with Patient Care Manager, refers patients to other disciplines and to community resources as needed.
Completes chart reviews and audits to ensure documentation is thorough and meets agency guidelines.
Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives.
Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family-oriented approach to patient care.
Records reflect contact with physicians, Patient Care Manager and other agencies as needed.
Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
Keeps administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources
Participates in the orientation and guidance of new staff.
Uses own transportation to provide services in patient's place of residence