Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice PRN

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse I (LPN), Hospice provides skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician or medical director, following order sets and goals developed by the RN. The LPN educates patients and family members, supports patient safety, observes and monitors patient conditions, and notifies the RN case manager of changes. The role also includes medication reconciliation, counseling patients and families about disease progression and management, and involving them in care planning. The LPN completes accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare/Federal guidelines, communicates relevant changes to the scheduler, participates in on-call requirements and case conferences, and attends required training and agency meetings. The position requires maintaining a professional appearance and following agency policies and procedures. Schedule is as needed.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of employment; maintain an active LPN license in that state.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and accommodating, and to work compassionately with patients and families.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Ability to identify situations and handle them with appropriate solutions.
Detail-oriented and observant, with a disciplined work ethic.
Ability to prioritize, be timely, work efficiently, follow directions, and work as a team member.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting is strongly recommended.
Hospice care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician or medical director.
Follow order sets and goals established by the RN.
Observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the RN case manager of changes.
Reconcile medications prescribed by the physician.
Counsel patients and families about the disease, its progression, and management.
Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care and listen to their concerns.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocols and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Document treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Communicate with the scheduler about changes outside the normal.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.