Licensed Practical Nurse

RiverStone Health•Billings, MT

13d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform selected nursing and personal care, support, and training for hospice patients, families, and caregivers based on an established plan of care. The LPN will provide intermittent nursing care in various residential properties, personal care homes, and assisted living facilities. The primary duties include assessing the patient’s home environment, providing care and instruction, and communicating observations and changes to team members. This role is full-time, non-exempt, with a schedule of Monday-Friday and a wage range of $28.70 to $35.66 hourly.

Requirements

Completion of a State accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Montana
Valid State of Montana Driver’s License and vehicle insurance
Current BLS certification
Computer literacy, in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult interactions.
Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively to maintain a positive work environment.
Ability to prioritize and perform a wide range of tasks under pressure of continuous interruptions.
Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures.
Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer services.
Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; expected to ask for help from a colleague or utilize a lift when assistance is needed.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel and use own personal vehicle. Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Risk of needlestick injury is possible.
Position is regularly exposed to biological pathogens and contagious diseases where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and special precautions must be taken due to reduce exposure and mitigate risk.
Will be exposed to home environments that may include allergens such as smoke, pets, etc.
Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Integrate injury, illness, and loss prevention into job activities by attending any necessary training and implementing best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hospice patients
Experience working with underserved population
Experience working in a customer service environment
Minimum two years nursing experience

Responsibilities

Provides quality and safe delivery of hospice services according to the plan of care and under the direction of a registered nurse, RN, which may include wound/decubitus care requiring aseptic technique, catheter care including irrigation treatment and catheter changes that are free of complications, administering care, treatments, medication in compliance with physician’s orders, injections, bowel program treatment, medication management, and appropriate health teaching.
Performs personal care services as directed by nursing as per the plan of care.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups, including assessing data reflective of the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate information to identify patient needs.
Maintains universal precautions guidelines and safety measures according to RiverStone Health policies and procedures.
Documents care provided for the patient encounter in the electronic medical records in a timely manner, including observations, activities, and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient and patient care.
Communicates with and supports caregivers regarding the patient’s condition and relieves caregiver if required.
Informs primary RN or Nursing Supervisor in a timely manner of any changes noted in the patient’s condition or needs.
Communicates a report to the appropriate health care team members for the continuation of care, including reporting any changes in patient’s condition to the physician and family as needed.
Attends case conferences as scheduled.
Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state regulations and rules, HIPAA compliance, and accreditation regulations for home health services.
Contributes to the provision of quality process through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients.
Ability to exercise critical thinking skills, independent professional judgment, and work as a team member.
Maintains and enhances professional growth and development through attendance in orientation, continuing educational offerings, and organizational educational programs.
Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications including electronic medical record.
Demonstrates interpersonal, cognitive, and technical competencies and standards of care consistent with the programs and organization’s mission, values, and series.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Ability to help cover needs and visits in home health as assigned.
Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call shift schedule to ensure patient care needs are available after hours, weekends, and on holidays.