Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hospice Buffalo • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

12d • $28 - $33

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out patient care in accordance with physician 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 at patients’ homes, to help manage symptoms and support patients’ independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Hold current LPN licensure in the State of New York.
• Have a valid driver’s license free of serious violations.
• Have a vehicle available for use while 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, medications, treatments, and other procedures within the LPN’s professional practice.
• Document care according to agency standards, including timely completion and signatures, using the A-I-R protocol.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching under the guidance of the Registered Nurse assigned to the case, including education about disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
• Support continuity of patient care by assisting with planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Assist physicians and registered nurses with specialized procedures.
• Elicit and report patient or family complaints and unusual occurrences, including reportable incidents.
• Follow procedures for sharps and waste disposal, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Communicate patients’ current health status and needs to appropriate health professionals and contribute to coordination of the total plan of care, including care-plan review and revision, evaluation of outcomes, and discharge planning.
• Participate in the quality improvement program and document quality assurance data as required.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and provide backup visits as needed.
• Follow patient-focused clinical and organization-focused administrative policies and procedures.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and policies and maintain the security of electronic and written patient records.

Benefits

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, with an additional matching contribution when the employee participates.
• Health insurance with a vision component copayment plan or a high-deductible plan for full-time employees.
• Employer HSA contributions twice annually for full-time employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Dental insurance for full-time employees.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off and New York State Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed