Description

SUMMARY: The LPN uses experience, knowledge, judgment and skills to provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings. Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The LPN is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospice concept. The LPN works under the direct supervision of the RN while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards.

CORE VALUES: The LPN is expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values:

o Excellence – I bring my best every day.

o Accountability – I take responsibility for my own performance.

o Compassion – I impact life’s most sacred moments.

o Teamwork – I can’t do my job without you.

o Stewardship – What I do today ensures tomorrow.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with a current GA LPN License. Minimum of two years of experience in hospice, oncology, med-surg or home health providing direct patient care required. Current CPR certification, valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to successfully interact with a diverse patient population, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community at-large along with excellent customer service and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, and database knowledge required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting/documentation and computer work. Position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The LPN requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 lbs. utilizing proper body mechanics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: A full-time position works a 30-40 hour workweek, rotating days, evenings, or weekends, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed. At times, due to patient census and acuity, this position may be required to remain on site at Hospice Inpatient Unit (HIPU) during meal breaks. The Home Care position may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area and unsafe situations (potential or actual). The LPN is responsible for providing care under the direction of the RN and must be able to accurately, timely and concisely document the patient/family encounter using a computer. This position encounters stressful situation with patients and their families regarding end of life care. Although each LPN may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region. The Home Care LPN will be required to perform patient visits utilizing their personal vehicle, and may require extensive driving.