Licensed Practical Nurse - Care at Home

Halifax Health•Port Orange, FL

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About The Position

The Field Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct care to hospice patients in a variety of settings and levels of care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Care is assigned across a variety of teams and duties and may be provided at any time, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to support services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role includes on-call rotations as assigned. The nurse provides care to terminally ill patients, reinforces patient and family education, performs assessments and documentation, participates in the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, and takes part in Quality Improvement activities. The nurse follows regulatory, nursing, organizational, legal, and ethical standards; reports patient changes to the supervising RN; and provides appropriate end-of-life care, pain and symptom management, and support to patients and families.

Requirements

Valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Personal car in good working order.
BLS and IV certification, as required by the department.
At least one year of experience in Medical Surgery Nursing or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and satisfaction of Halifax Health employment criteria.
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to provide nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Ability to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Ability to cope with stress and demonstrate maturity and emotional stability.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to hospice patients and families in a variety of settings and levels of care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Perform required physical assessments and accurately document findings and care in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency guidelines.
Report patient changes to the supervising RN.
Reinforce patient and family training and education, identify educational needs, and provide appropriate instruction.
Document care in accordance with the comprehensive interdisciplinary plan of care and patient and family needs.
Participate in the comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care and Quality Improvement activities.
Apply best practices in end-of-life care, support, pain management, and symptom management, documenting interventions in the medical record.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, facility staff, referral sources, coworkers, community physicians, and the hospice medical team.
Maintain productive working relationships with Interdisciplinary Group members and internal and external customers, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and physicians' offices.
Follow current hospital, hospice, and team nursing procedures, standards, policies, and procedures, meeting patient needs appropriately and promptly.
Provide direct patient care as assigned 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and assigned on-call rotations.
Meet or exceed productivity standards for the assigned position.
Maintain company-owned equipment in good working order.
Assist with orientation, supervision, and education of new employees as assigned.
Attend required team and general staff meetings and end-of-life in-services.
Meet licensure and certification education requirements and pursue education to enhance job performance and clinical knowledge.
Demonstrate professional development, maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries, and follow legal and ethical guidelines.
Report to work as scheduled and maintain a professional appearance.