Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and education to patients and families receiving all levels of hospice care in compliance with Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved program of practical nursing.
Licensed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Minimum of one year nursing experience
Valid Arkansas driver’s license
Personal automobile
Automobile insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows Plan of Care for each assigned patient.
Observes the patient; evaluates the care needs of the patient; applies his/ her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom he/she is assigned.
Accurately reports and documents the patient's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change.
Provides nursing care to assigned patients receiving Continuous Care Level of Hospice Care (CC), following care plans developed by the RN case manager addressing patient care needs and documenting care per Arkansas Hospice process for CC.
Prepares clinical/progress notes and incorporates into the clinical record. Prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
Assists the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
Provides optimum physical and emotional support to family and patient in terminal phase of life.
Assists the physician and registered nurse in complex nursing situations as needed.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.
Performs within limits of preparation, experience and Scope of Practice as defined by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Performs treatments as assigned per hospice's Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each individual patient assigned to his/her care.
Confirms, on a weekly/daily basis, the schedule of patients assigned with the Inpatient Manager or Patient Care Coordinator to coordinate visits or care assignments with other personnel.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
Actively participates in QAPI program.
Performs other duties as assigned.