LVN PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
A qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) administers hospice skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LVN develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, any representative, and caregivers. The role includes participating in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and caregiver education; communicating with physicians and other health care practitioners involved in care; and providing services ordered by the physician and specified in the plan of care. Skilled professional staff are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments. The LVN is monitored and evaluated by an RN in service delivery, treatments, patient education, communication with the RN, and collection of patient-status and health-needs information as delegated by the RN. Services are provided in accordance with Agency policies.
Requirements
- Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good customer relations skills and commitment to providing quality service.
- Valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Agency's core values and goals.
- Able to travel 100%.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer hospice skilled nursing care to patients intermittently in their residences, according to physician orders and the plan of care.
- Provide care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, the patient's representative if any, and caregivers.
- Participate in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and caregiver education.
- Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other appropriate health care practitioners.
- Provide services and treatments ordered by the physician and specified in the plan of care.
- Contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments.
- Communicate with the RN and collect information about patient status and health needs as delegated.
- Provide services in accordance with Agency policies.
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