Hospice LPN

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri•Sikeston, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice LPN provides skilled care to patients with terminal illnesses in accordance with agency policies, physician orders, and CMS regulations. Care is delivered in patients’ private homes and may also be provided in nursing homes or private healthcare facilities. The role makes pertinent nursing observations, communicates patient updates to the appropriate clinical staff, and maintains timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. The LPN follows the plan of care established by the RN and physician and practices within state guidelines for LPNs in homecare and hospice. Training includes a 30-day period covering policies and procedures, as well as instruction on using the handheld device for patient visits.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled patient care in accordance with agency policies, physician orders, and CMS regulations for hospice.
Make pertinent nursing observations and communicate them to the RN Staff Nurse, TCM, hospice physician, or IDG team when appropriate.
Document care and observations in a timely manner, including current clinical notes and IDG notes.
Participate in and attend scheduled IDG meetings.
Take part in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Maintain current clinical notes in the EMR that reflect plan-of-care updates and care provided.
Inform the doctor of changes in patients’ conditions and document those changes in narrative notes.
Review medication profiles and reconcile medications weekly.
Assist the RN in performing specialized duties.
Report identified needs or potential problems involving patients or family members to the RN in a timely manner.
Follow the plan of care initiated by the RN and physician.
Provide accurate information to patients and families as outlined in the nursing care plan.
Follow state guidelines and policies governing the scope of practice for an LPN in homecare and hospice.