Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out patient care in accordance with physician's orders, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse in charge and the supervision of the Team Manager. The role provides hospice and palliative care in the community, including to patients receiving care at home, and involves travel in the community. The LPN provides skilled nursing care according to the IDG plan of care and agency policies, documents care, reinforces patient and family teaching under the guidance of the assigned registered nurse, and communicates patient status and needs to support coordination of the total plan of care. The position includes weekend and holiday rotation, backup visits as needed, and a weekday shift in addition to the weekend schedule.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Current LPN licensure in the State of New York.
- Valid driver's license free of serious violations.
- Vehicle required for use when on duty or on-call.
Nice To Haves
- One year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients as directed by the IDG plan of care and agency policies, including personal care, vital signs, medication administration, treatments, and other procedures within professional practice.
- Document care to agency standards, complete documentation and signatures in a timely manner, and use the A-I-R protocol.
- Reinforce patient and family teaching about the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies under the guidance of the registered nurse assigned to the case.
- Assist with planning and exchanging information with other health professionals to help achieve and maintain continuity of patient care.
- Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures.
- Elicit and report patient or family complaints and unusual occurrences, including reportable incidents.
- Demonstrate proper sharps and waste disposal, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Communicate patients' current health status and needs to appropriate health professionals, contributing to coordination of the total plan of care, review and revision of the nursing care plan, evaluation of care outcomes, and discharge planning.
- Participate in the quality improvement program and document quality assurance data as required.
- Participate in weekend and holiday rotation and provide backup visits as needed.
- Follow patient-focused clinical and organization-focused administrative policies and procedures.
- Follow HIPAA regulations and policies and maintain the security of patient electronic and written records.
Benefits
- Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, with an additional employer match when the employee participates.
- Health insurance with a vision component copayment plan or high-deductible plan for full-time status.
- Employer HSA contributions twice annually for employees with a high-deductible health plan and full-time status.
- Dental insurance for full-time status.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time status.
- Paid Time Off and New York State Sick Leave.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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