As a Compassus nurse, you have the autonomy to utilize your nursing skills. You are invited into patients’ homes and lives during trying times and have the honor to become a trusted face. For many of our team members, this is more than a career— it’s a calling.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today as a Licensed Practical Nurse to positively impact the experiences of patients and families.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in directed care delivery including functional and focused nursing tasks as assigned by the RN and provides ADL and other support as directed. As a LPN, your responsibility will be to report observations and to complete all required documentation in a timely manner. The LPN does not function as a Case Manager but as part of a nursing team including a Registered Nurse. The RN routinely supervises the LPN.
Principal Accountabilities
- 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 general education degree. Current nursing license for the specified state and minimum two years full time experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency care.
Performance within scope of practice per state nurse practice act is required.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
A valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance. Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment.
Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Employer type:
Completed license needed:
- Upon starting work
EMR Used:
- Not listed / Other
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Company’s website:
- www.compassus.com
Company’s Facebook page:
- facebook.com/Compassus/
Source: Indeed.com
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