What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice position at Lensa?
Boise, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400 W. Overland Rd Boise ID USA 83709)
Job Type
Part-time
Description
First Choice Home Healthis looking for aPRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN)to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in theBoise, IDmetro area.
The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Requirements
35.00
Job Type
Part-time
Description
First Choice Home Healthis looking for aPRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN)to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in theBoise, IDmetro area.
The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.
- Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
- Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
- Licensure:Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC. Must have a current driver's license.
- Experience:Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.
- EMR system:HCHB experience highly preferred
- Skills:Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation:Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
- Work in patients' homes in various conditions.
- Ability to travel in service area
- Prolonged standing and walking required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
- Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.
- Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
- 401k plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and floating holiday
- Company-paid life Insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell Phone stipend
- Competitive compensation
35.00
