Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care•Chesterfield, MO

27d

About The Position

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Full-Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides skilled nursing care to patients and families dealing with terminal illness in the home or facility setting. The Full-Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing skilled professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the standards of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and the mission vision and values of Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care. Our philosophy of Love, Care, and Understanding extends not only to our dear residents, but to our staff members. Pathways staff members enjoy excellent pay, full-time benefits, a 401(K) with company match, generous bonuses, advancement potential, and a beautiful work environment! Our mission is to nurture our residents, families and staff with love, care, and understanding. Join our family and let us help you grow your career. Please contact Cassie Howard at [email protected] or send your resume to: Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care 14805 N Outer 40 Road, Suite 160 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran #hp

Requirements

Current LPN license in Missouri required
Minimum two years of nursing experience required, with recent Hospice experience or LTC/SNF experience preferred.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
Understands Hospice philosophy; principles related to death and dying and pain management
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
Complies with Pathways Hospice & Palliative CareHealth Status requirements
Has good communication skills and the ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Experience with issues related to death/dying and bereavement preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs and explains plan of care to patient and family/caregivers, teaching as needed.
Instructs and encourages patient efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care.
Uses additional services when appropriate
Performs procedures and treatments with proper techniques and complies with standard nursing policies and procedures.
Uses equipment properly to administer prescribed treatments
Responsible for coordinating monthly supervisory visit with Registered Nurse
Participates in the on-call rotation
Practices cost containment with time and supplies
Consults with physician, patient and interdisciplinary team regarding coordination of treatment, goal development and response to treatment.
Identifies need for other disciplines
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned
Documents accurately in patient’s electronic medical record in accordance with Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care policies
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
Participates in in-services, workshops and seminars.
Assumes responsibility for continuing education and maintaining current knowledge
Other duties as assigned