What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE position at Liberty HomeCare?
Liberty Cares With Compassion # At#Liberty Hospice#we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.## # We are currently seeking an experienced : HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Full Time (Southern Pines # surrounding areas) # Job Description : # Provides direct patient care, to include using a variety of skills and necessary coordination of services. # Completes appropriate documentation as required by policy and procedure and regulation. # Follows the plan of care appropriate to the patient#s diagnosis and condition as developed and assigned by the Registered Nurse. # Coordinates Hospice services with the Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator and other agency personnel to optimize patient care, as well as, the patient, family, community agencies, and physicians. ##Accepts and transcribes physician#s orders as directed. # Forwards all clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse for coordination of care. ##Attends and participates in IDT meetings. # Job Requirements : ##Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.# ##Current LPN licensure in the state in which the branch is located and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care medical / surgical setting. # Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to hospice patients.# ##Ability to ensure appropriate patient care as supervised by the Hospice Registered Nurse, and document thoroughly, accurately, and completely on a timely basis. ##Effective communication skills (oral and written).# ##CPR certification. Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information. Background checks / drug-free workplace. EOE. #Liberty CaresWith CompassionAt Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.We are currently seeking an experienced : HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)Full Time(Southern Pines & surrounding areas)Job Description :
- Provides direct patient care, to include using a variety of skills and necessary coordination of services.
- Completes appropriate documentation as required by policy and procedure and regulation.
- Follows the plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis and condition as developed and assigned by the Registered Nurse.
- Coordinates Hospice services with the Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator and other agency personnel to optimize patient care, as well as, the patient, family, community agencies, and physicians.
- Accepts and transcribes physician's orders as directed.
- Forwards all clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse for coordination of care.
- Attends and participates in IDT meetings.Job Requirements :
- Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
- Current LPN licensure in the state in which the branch is located and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care medical / surgical setting.
- Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to hospice patients.
- Ability to ensure appropriate patient care as supervised by the Hospice Registered Nurse, and document thoroughly, accurately, and completely on a timely basis.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written).
- CPR certification.Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.Background checks / drug-free workplace.EOE.
