On Call Triage LPN | Riverside Home Health | Grants Pass, OR

Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice-posted about 12 hours ago
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Grants Pass, OR
5,001-10,000 employees
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This position is an LPN who works outside of scheduled business hours. This person is responsible to be the field contact for Triage nursing and responds to calls as they come in while on shift. This position is responsible for completing patient visits and any required follow-up for patient/caregiver needs as well as any scheduled visits after business hours. They may plan, organize, and direct Home Health care as needed. The nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the holistic needs of patients and families with an emphasis on palliative care for hospice patients and rehabilitative care for home health patients.

  • Patient Care : Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
  • Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, as directed and participating in revising the plan of care in collaboration with the attending physician (or approved medical provider), and/ or the hospice medical director as the patient status and needs change.
  • Completes patient admissions as needed .
  • Works autonomously to initiate appropriate preventive, rehabilitative or palliative care nursing procedures.
  • Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician (or approved medical provider) in the patient s plan of care.
  • Involves the patient and family/caregiver to address needs and meet related goals.
  • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan .
  • Assists in facilitating the patient’s efforts towards self-sufficiency or obtaining appropriate caregiving and optimal comfort care or independent level of functioning .
  • Communication : Documents patient services and status timely and accurately within professional practice standards and reimbursement requirements.
  • Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate .
  • Communicates with the physician (or approved medical provider) regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition ; obtains/receives physicians’(or approved medical provider) orders as required .
  • Collaborates with the on - call hospice provider to change the patient’s level of care as appropriate and indicated (for hospice patients only).
  • Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan .
  • Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
  • Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician (or approved medical provider) and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
  • Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group or team.
  • Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care .
  • Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
  • Attends required staff meetings and interdisciplinary group meetings or case conferences .
  • Communicates report of services provided to the agency clinical leadership team and/ or R N Case Manager at the end of each shift .
  • Supports the mission, values and goals of Riverside.
  • Additional Duties : Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on - call policy.
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available .
  • Coordinates patient care in tandem with other clinical staff as assigned by Clinical Manager .
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
  • Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned .
  • May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing .
  • Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence .
  • May be required to visit patients in homes that are in less than ideal conditions.
  • Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic .
  • Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.
  • Participates in the orientation of new employees and preceptorship of students as assigned.
  • Meets productivity expectations.
  • May be required to participate in our Telehealth/RPM programs for monitoring RPM alerts and/or providing virtual visits .
  • The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description .
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
  • Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State(s) of planned practice .
  • Possesses and maintains CPR certification .
  • Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with all levels of the organization .
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills both over the phone and in person .
  • Excellent observation , verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills ; nursing skills per competency checklist .
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision .
  • Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing .
  • Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
  • Able to lift supplies and equipment .
  • Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling , and/ or crouching.
  • Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills .
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
  • One to two years of recent experience in hospice or home health preferred .
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