LPN, VNA of Cape Cod, Nantucket

Cape Cod Healthcare•Nantucket, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assessing patient and family needs, reporting findings to the RN and MD, and following the prescribed plan of care. The LPN will implement the medical plan of care and nursing interventions, evaluate patient responses, and identify ancillary services needed. Collaboration with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN, and inter-disciplinary team is essential. The role also includes assisting patients and families in accessing community resources, maintaining clear and concise documentation, and providing service excellence in accordance with VNA's CARES principles.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current LPN license in MA.
CPR certification required.
Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility.

Nice To Haves

Homecare experience
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to RN and MD.
Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure.
Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis.
Identifies ancillary services needed by patients and families and reports findings to RN.
Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN and members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed.
Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
Provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
All other duties as assigned.