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/Vocational Nurse (LP/VN) 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 LP/VN, your responsibility will be to report observations and to complete all required documentation in a timely manner. The LP/VN does not function as a Case Manager but as part of a nursing team including a Registered Nurse. The RN routinely supervises the LP/VN.
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/Vocational Nurse; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency care.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
Employer type:
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