Licensed Practical Nurse for Hospice Services

CHSGa•Newnan, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Affinis Hospice, a non-profit, mission-driven organization known for providing the highest level of care in its communities. This role offers a supportive team and leadership that values, recognizes, and rewards the vital work performed daily. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Hospice Services is responsible for delivering nursing services to Hospice Services patients as prescribed by a physician, ensuring compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, Federal Regulations, and other regulations defining Georgia’s Hospice Aide services. The LPN provides a range of services to meet patients' personal care needs and promote their comfort and dignity. CHSGa, as a non-profit organization, provides access to care across the healthcare spectrum in all 159 Georgia counties, investing in its organization, healthcare professionals, and communities. Its mission is to address the needs of a growing, mature population in Georgia and innovate to advance healthcare.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Transports self to patient's home/Facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents and their leadership teams, and the general public.
Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program
Current license / registration by state of hire as a LPN.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care as defined in the LPN State Nurse Practice Act
Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Hospice Services Registered Nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of Hospice patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
Assesses and provides Hospice Services patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and Plan of Care.
Participates in coordination of agency services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for agency Interdisciplinary Group members.
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management; evaluates Hospice Services patient’s response(s) to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Participates in the organization’s quality management program.
Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.