LPN

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed.

This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Degree:             Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing  

Training/Licensure:               Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:       Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.

                                       Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

                                       Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing

                                       care.  Acceptance of and adaptability to different social,

                                       racial, cultural and religious modes.

Experience:                           Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1.   Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2.   Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.

3.   Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as

      assigned.

4.   Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to

      treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

5.   Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care

      needs and other patient-related problems.

6.   Evaluates with a registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service

      to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

7.   Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of

      patients.

8.   Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

9.   Attends staff meetings, IDG conferences if applicable and in-services as scheduled.

10. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.

11. Is responsible for:

     â— Submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a

        daily basis.

     â— Participating in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members

        of the health team, if applicable.

12. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

13. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

14. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

15. Observes aseptic technique as required.

16. Assists the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

17. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Director of Clinical Services/RN