Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Hospice - Triage

Housecall Providers•Portland, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in planning, coordination and care of hospice patients in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. The position provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary team to help achieve positive care outcomes. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8 - 5 for back up triage. This position is mostly work from home with an expectation to be in-office 2-3 times a month.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN training program
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse in home health, hospice, skilled care facility, memory care unit, or acute care setting (preferably medical/surgical)
Current unencumbered LPN license in the State of Oregon
CPR certification at hire or within 6 months in position
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile liability coverage or access to an insured vehicle
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, and HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Demonstrate nursing abilities and counseling in a hospice setting
Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
Must have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, MS office, Outlook, and the internet
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to tolerate and manage stress and grief
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects or tasks
Ability to adhere to organizational standards, policies and procedures
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
Ability to see, read, hear, and speak clearly for at least 6 hours/day
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 3-6 hours/day
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, bend, and/or pinch small objects for at least 3 hours/day
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle in all kinds of weather conditions

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Focused/limited nursing visits
Telephonic triage
Night/weekend coverage back up rotation as shared among the nursing team in case the primary nurse is off
Other duties assigned by the Hospice Leadership
Collaborate with hospice team members regarding patient care.
Perform focused/limited nursing assessment, recognize signs and symptoms of end-stage medical conditions/illnesses and implements planned nursing and medical interventions as delegated by registered nurse/clinician.
Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation.
Responsible for gathering and reviewing documentation in the electronic medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, and certification standards.
Recognize signs and symptoms of common and routine medical conditions/illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing and implements planned nursing and medical interventions as delegated by registered nurse/clinician.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by patient’s prescribing clinician.
Evaluate patient’s response to treatments/medications and notify hospice providers and/or registered nurses of concerns.
Contribute to the development, implementation, or modification of the individualized patient's plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse/clinician.
Provide health teaching/education and support to patients and caregivers related to end-of-life care needs.
Assist with hospice chart auditing, as requested.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending account(s)
lifestyle spending account
employee assistance program
wellness program
discounts
multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.)
retirement plan with employer contributions
PTO
Paid State Sick Time
paid holidays
volunteer time
jury duty
bereavement leave