LPN - Per Diem Continuous Care

Chapters Health System•Falls Church, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under RN supervision, the LPN, Continuous Care is responsible for providing nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit. This role involves providing nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, and catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). The LPN demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships. They observe/monitor patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms, reporting to the RN, and observe and report signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments to the RN. Findings are reported to physicians, APRNs, and physician’s assistants following collaboration with the RN. The role includes performing venipuncture for blood specimens and Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection, venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing, and IV medication and fluid administration, including IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture. The LPN may not make any changes to the infusion pump. Documentation is performed per policy and procedure in the medical record. During emergencies, the LPN may be required to report to work at a designated location to ensure continuity of services, which may include reporting ahead of schedule and staying overnight. Some locations may require cross-training to Hospice House positions for flexible staffing.

Requirements

A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current LPN licensure in the state of employment
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Can work within their scope or practice per state regulations
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advance electronic media skills.
Support Company research and educational activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility.

Nice To Haves

6 months experience as LPN preferred
If working in an inpatient unit certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as: medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN.
Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN.
Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN.
Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.
Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection; venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture.
Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.
During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Cross training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.