Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
Classification: Non-Exempt
Function: Responsible for carrying out patient care during routine home visits and on call shifts under the supervision of an RN in accordance with the policies and procedures of
Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc.
Responsible to: Director of Patient Services
Full Time or Part Time considered, including weekend on call shifts
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
- Meets competency requirements for LPN established by Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley
- Follows plan of care as established by the Interdisciplinary Team and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Provides direct nursing care within the scope of LPN practice
- Provides education to the patient/family as indicated in the plan of care
- Observes and reports changes in patient/family condition to the RN Case Manager or Triage On call RN
- Monitor vital signs and reports to the triage on call nurse
- Provides emotional support to the patient and family throughout the dying process
- Completes death visits including providing post-mortem care of patient, supporting family and supervising destruction of narcotic medications
- Documents in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner
- Maintains flexibility in assignments to meet agency needs
- Participate in staff training and educational programs related to the Compliance Plan and adhere to the organization’s Standard of Conduct
- Maintains professionalism in all encounters and communications with patient, family and co-workers
Qualifications
- Current New York State LPN license
- Valid New York State driver’s license
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and function as a member of the interdisciplinary Team
- Basic understanding and commitment to the Hospice concept of care for the terminally ill
- No lifting restrictions
Send application to Lindsay Brown