LPN Palliative Care, VNA of Cape Cod
About The Position
The LPN Palliative Care nurse provides palliative care services focused on symptom management and education about medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life. The role works closely with the palliative specialist, community providers, and the interdisciplinary team to address patient and family needs and support appropriate care transitions, including transition to hospice. The LPN follows the RN-established plan of care, implements the medical plan and nursing interventions within the scope of licensure, and continually evaluates patient problems, care, and responses. The position also supports access to community resources and maintains clear, concise narrative documentation of skilled care, teaching, and patient or caregiver responses. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
- Current LPN license in Massachusetts.
- Current CPR certification.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Homecare skills.
- Computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide palliative care services, including symptom management and education on medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life.
- Collaborate closely with the palliative specialist and community providers.
- Work with the MSW to initiate discussions about advance directives and goals of care to support a smooth and timely transition to hospice.
- Assess patient and family needs and report new or pertinent findings to the Palliative Specialist RN and MD.
- Follow the prescribed plan of care completed by the RN to address identified needs.
- Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary and within the guidelines of licensure.
- Evaluate and reassess identified problems, care provided, and the patient's response on an ongoing basis.
- Identify ancillary services needed by patients and families and report findings to the RN.
- Communicate and collaborate regularly with interdisciplinary team members as needed.
- Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
- Record clear, concise narrative documentation reflecting skilled care, teaching, direct care, and patient or caregiver response.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
