Hospice LPN

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri • Kennett, MO

3d

About The Position

The Hospice LPN provides skilled care to patients with terminal illnesses in their private homes, nursing homes, or private healthcare facilities. Care is delivered in accordance with agency policies, physician orders, CMS regulations, and the plan of care initiated by the R.N. and physician. Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is a non-profit organization; hospice services are funded through Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay or insurance.

The LPN makes and documents nursing observations, maintains current clinical notes in the electronic medical record, communicates changes and identified needs to the appropriate nursing staff and care team, and assists the R.N. with specialized duties. The role includes scheduled participation in interdisciplinary group meetings and an on-call rotation. Training includes a 30-day period covering policies and procedures, along with instruction on using the handheld device for patient visits.

Requirements

• Follow state guidelines and policies for the scope of practice of an LPN in homecare and hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care in accordance with agency policies, physician orders, CMS regulations, and the established plan of care.
• Make pertinent nursing observations and communicate them to the R.N. Staff Nurse, TCM, hospice physician, or interdisciplinary group team when appropriate.
• Document care and observations in a timely manner, including maintaining current clinical notes in the EMR and documenting IDG notes.
• Attend scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
• Inform the doctor of changes in a patient's condition and document those changes in narrative notes.
• Review and reconcile medication profiles weekly.
• Assist the R.N. with specialized duties.
• Report identified needs or potential problems involving patients or family members to the R.N. in a timely manner.
• Follow state guidelines and policies governing the LPN scope of practice in homecare and hospice.
• Provide patients and families with accurate information as outlined in the nursing care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed