Hospice LPN - RN & LPN Services

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the RN, supports the development, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in collaboration with the disciplinary team to create the most positive Hospice experience for patients and families. 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

1. Provides nursing care and prescribed treatments for patients in their home, according to the physician's plan of care as supervised by Registered Nurse (RN). 
2. Ensures appropriate utilization of visits and services for care under the direction of the RN as noted through proper documentation completed at time of the visit. 
3. Reports alterations to the plan of care as indicated by changes in observed condition of patient to the appropriate RN.  
4. Assures the safety of the treatment procedures, patient, and environment at all times, while actively participating in Quality Improvement processes. 
5. Complies with State and Federal Regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and adheres to all Health First and Hospice of Health First Policies and Procedures in reference to delivery of Hospice Services. 
6. Assists in organization of patient care, scheduling and documentation reviews as requested by supervisor.  
7. Notifies leadership of any change in their projected scheduled visits, communicates any adverse findings to patient condition and documents findings in the medical record to leadership and Case Management. 
8. Meets or exceeds Patient Satisfaction goals as established every year, utilizing supplies in a cost-effective manner, and adhering to productivity requirements 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Education: Graduate of Practical Nurse program. 
• Work Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in acute care environments. 
• Licensure:  

1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Florida. 
2. Drivers License and clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) maintained. 

• Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. 
• Background Check: Satisfies the State of Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (ACHA) Level II Background Screening.  
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

1. Good communication skills. 
2. Ability to interact with other professionals, families, supervisor and patients.  
3. Ability to work in stressful environments and situations.  
4. Ability to decide concerning appropriate patient care.  
5. Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.  
6. Ability to assess, interpret data and educate patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.  
7. Ability to work independently within time constraints and concentrate under multiple demands. 
8. Must be able to work weekend coverage/assignments as needed. 
9. Ability to demonstrate effective administration of medication and IV therapy. 
10. Ability to accept assignments willingly regardless of geographic territory. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• Certification: Certification of thirty (30) hour, State of Florida approved IV therapy education, which includes four (4) hours of Central Line education and Clinical Practicum. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. 
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.  
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. 
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. 
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.  
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. 
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. 
• Workspace may vary from open to confined. 
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. 

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