What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Hospice Promise LLC?
Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Must be able to lift, position and/or transfer patients
Must be able to load, unload, move and place patient equipment of 50 pounds during shift
Must be able to load and unload medical supplies into car and into patient home
Must be able to bend, twist, reach and pull during shift
Must be able to operates a computer during shift
Must be able to drive during shift
The person in this position frequently communicates with patients and their families. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Must be able to be stationary and in a sitting position during shift.
Must be able to walk throughout the office and patient homes during shift
Must be able to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
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