What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at HOSPICE OF ORANGE & SULLIVAN COUNTIES INC?
What We Are Looking For
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550
Salary Range: $37.00 per hour.
This position is an exciting opportunity to provide care to our patients located in their homes in the Orange and Sullivan County NY area. This position works as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide support and to implement the Plan of Care initiated by the RN.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements current nursing practice following an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
- Provide patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized Plan of Care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members, e.g., hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietitian.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.
- Adheres to Infection Control and other pertinent Hospice policies regarding patient family care.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicate with primary RN regarding patient’s needs and reports changes in patient’s condition.
- Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as directed by RN. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works in connection with the other members of hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
- 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.
- Fulfills the obligation of shift assignment.
- Participates in Performance Improvement Program.
Salary : $37
