Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Compassus
Location: Yuma
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Position SummaryThe Hospice Licensed Practical (LPN) is
responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion,
Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting
the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the
foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical
Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the
company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The
Hospice LPN participates in directed care delivery including
functional and focused nursing tasks as assigned by the Registered
Nurse (RN) and provides ADL and other support as directed. It is
his/her responsibility to report observations and to complete all
required documentation promptly. The Hospice LPN does not function
as a Case Manager but as part of a nursing team that includes a
Registered Nurse. The RN may routinely supervise the LPN.Position
Specific Responsibilities* Submits appropriate documentation and
paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits.*
Submits all required documentation in a timely manner.* Attends and
participates in staff meetings, educational programs and community
events, as requested.* Communicates identified needs and potential
solutions to supervisor.* Completes documentation at the bedside.*
Adheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of
current clinical practice for terminally ill patients.*
Participates in quality performance improvement projects and
clinical record reviews as directed.* Communicates effectively with
RNCM, DCS and physicians (as applicable).* Provides nursing
services as directed by the RN.* Administers medications,
treatments, etc. as directed.* Gathers clinical data and provides
to RN via documentation and communication in order to support
comprehensive assessment and plan of care management.* Attends IDT
meetings when able.Provides education and reinforcement of teaching
related to:* * Care of the patient.* Disease process.* Symptom
management.* Medications, including expected effect, side effects,
and when to call hospice.* Wound care.* The dying process.*
Performs other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience* High
school diploma or GED required.* Minimum of one (1) year of
full-time experience as an LPN required.* Experience in skilled
nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or
emergency care highly preferred.Skills* Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.* Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from leaders,
colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and
verbal communications.* Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to
understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and
embraces hospice philosophy.Certifications, Licenses and
Registrations* Active and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or
Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state(s) of employment required.*
Current CPR certification required.Physical Demands and Work
Environment: The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; talk and hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand,
sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally
required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move
more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision. The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those a colleague encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be
possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with
clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is
usually quiet.At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates,
diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of
Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where
our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an
equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran
status.Pay Range:$18.24 - $30.41 / hourJob Type: Full-timePay:
$18.24 - $30.41 per hourby Jobble
Keywords: Compassus, Fortuna Foothills , Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Yuma, Arizona
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