LPN/LVN

Heart to Heart Hospice•Detroit, MI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. This role involves assisting the RN in carrying out the plan of care, supplementing nursing care needs, and assisting patients in learning self-care techniques. The position requires completing clinical and progress notes, documenting outcomes, assessing patient/family response to care, and ensuring timely submission of all documentation. The role also involves performing other duties as required and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Requirements

Current Vocational Nurse State License or Practical Nurse License
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care.
Under the direction of the RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the POC.
Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Complete appropriate clinical and progress notes, documenting outcomes of interventions.
Assess patient/family response to care, ensuring communication of information to appropriate team members.
Timely submission of all documentation.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.