Hospice LPN

PROGRESSIVE HOME HEALTH INC LLC•Weatherford, OK

About The Position

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to patients according to an established physician’s plan of care. The LPN delivers services under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act regulations and agency policies and procedures. The role includes direct patient care, documentation, education, coordination with the care team, and adherence to safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards. The position is located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and requires travel within the service area.

Requirements

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Oklahoma.
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and active auto liability insurance.
Ability to drive within the service area under various weather conditions.
Ability to maintain focus and concentration despite frequent interruptions and adapt to changing tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform the physical duties necessary for patient care and travel as needed.
Ability to work in various home environments and manage moderate stress in daily responsibilities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.
Good color vision to detect changes in skin tone and distinguish medications and color-coded supplies.
Good hearing to assess situations and respond appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospice nursing is preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with the physician’s prescribed plan of care.
Assist the Case Manager with continuous observation and care of assigned patients.
Communicate patient progress and care needs to physicians, supervisors, staff, and family members as appropriate.
Document nursing observations, interventions, evaluations, patient visits, and mileage accurately and in accordance with agency policies.
Participate in on-call, holiday, and weekend rotations as assigned.
Assist in evaluating patients for discharge readiness.
Use medical supplies efficiently and maintain equipment and supplies in proper working condition; report malfunctions immediately.
Foster positive working relationships with patient care teams and other departments, and assist coworkers as needed.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers according to the physician-ordered plan of care, and refer patients to appropriate healthcare team members for specific learning needs.
Notify the Case Manager of changes in patient condition and inform the Case Manager and Administrator immediately if unable to complete an assignment.
Deliver care safely and in compliance with physician orders, agency policies, and nursing standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary communication and activities, attend and contribute to patient care planning conferences, and support continuity of care.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and ensure the medical record is accurate and confidential as a legal document.
Participate in ongoing education and training programs and follow the agency’s emergency preparedness plan.
Ensure documentation is accurate, timely (submitted within 48 hours of the visit), complete, legible, and acceptable under Medicare guidelines and agency policies.
Use sound judgment and technical skills when performing nursing procedures and treatments, following established policies and procedures.
Apply knowledge of relevant disease processes, surgical procedures, and injuries; administer medications safely and provide appropriate patient education.
Prioritize care according to the care plan and immediate patient needs, assess patient responses to interventions, and collaborate with the Case Manager on care-plan adjustments.
Perform treatments and procedures with attention to patient condition, safety, comfort, and privacy.
Identify and report normal and abnormal patient conditions accurately.
Follow infection control policies, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, isolation protocols, OSHA regulations, and safety recommendations.
Use proper body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients or equipment.