LPN Hospice

Companion Healthcare • Guthrie, OK

14h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing selected nursing care under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Case Manager.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a certified licensed practical nursing program.
• Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state of Oklahoma.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• One year of recent medical, surgical, oncology or home care experience.
• Knowledge of pain and symptom control related to terminally ill patients.
• Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good communication, negotiation and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
• Reliable transportation, current driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care in accordance with agency policies.
• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
• Assists clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
• Attends client care conferences, meets with and communicates regularly with the RN Case Manager.
• Communicates current health status and needs of clients to appropriate health professionals.

What This Job Offers

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