LPN, Full Time - Continuous Care

Chapters Health System•Falls Church, VA

3d•$25 - $37

About The Position

The LPN, Continuous Care provides nursing interventions and teaches skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life of patients and their families. The role works under RN supervision and performs care according to the plan developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). The position may require cross-training to Hospice House roles of equal licensure or certification and scope at some locations, and may require reporting to a company-designated location during emergencies to maintain continuity of services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current LPN licensure in the state of employment.
Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Current Hope employees must obtain BLS by January 1, 2025; current Capital Caring employees must obtain it by November 1, 2024.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance according to company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the visit schedule.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
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 job’s essential functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work within the scope of practice under state regulations.
Satisfactorily completes the competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as an LPN.
For work in an inpatient unit, completion certificate for a 30-hour Infusion Therapy Course and an in-house 8-hour Infusion Class.

Responsibilities

Under RN direction, provides nursing tasks such as continuous care, dressing changes, and catheter changes according to the IDG-developed plan of care.
Applies company policies and procedures in medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
Observes and monitors patients for changes in body systems, pain, or symptoms and reports findings to the RN.
Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments to the RN.
Reports findings to physicians, APRNs, and physician assistants after collaborating with the RN.
Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.
Observes and inspects Central Venous Line (CVL) sites; performs venous access device dressing and cap changes, device flushing, IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes according to procedure, and venipuncture. Does not change infusion pump settings, including rates or IV bags.
Documents care according to policy and procedure in the medical record.
During emergencies, may report to a company-designated work location ahead of the scheduled time and remain overnight as needed to ensure continuity of services.
May cross-train to Hospice House positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when census requires flexible staffing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Represents the company professionally and complies with applicable regulations, company policies, safety practices, and confidentiality requirements.
Uses resources responsibly; participates in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate, and company research and educational activities.
Maintains and improves professional knowledge, skills, and electronic media skills, and shares expertise with coworkers.