Have you ever wanted to work in a place where you knew you were making a difference in someone's life? Did you ever want to leave your human footprint in caring for others? A career with non-profit Hospice might just be the calling you were always made for. Come join a team of caring people who are working everyday in making a difference in our community.

We are looking for a LPN to work the day shift (6:45am - 6:45pm) at our Kansas City Hospice House located in South Kansas City, Missouri on Wornall Road. This

The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Team Manager of Kansas City Hospice House. He/she is responsible for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families in accordance with agency policies.

Functions:

• Responsible for implementing the care plan for patient/family unit.
• Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference regarding patient/family needs.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient under direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
• Uses problem oriented charting to ensure continuity of care in a home setting as well as inpatient setting.
• Teaches family members patient care skills, including: pain control, medication administration, dressings, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal needs: bathing, range of motion exercises, elimination needs, eating and medications that are patient administered.
• Maintains a clean and neat patient environment and does light housekeeping as indicated in the plan of care.
• Practices safety precautions with durable medical equipment in the home.
• Attends conference and inservices as requested by the supervisor
• Ensure that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting is made available. Job Description
• Will attend to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.
• Is knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection. Teaches patient/family infection control protocols.
• Uses resources efficiently and prudently, i.e. medical and office supplies, etc.
• Schedules or manages his/her time effectively
• Communicates with patients & families, referral sources, insurance case managers, physicians and others with courtesy, responsiveness and cooperation.
• Maintains positive work relationships and contributes to a team environment by; demonstrating respectful and appropriate language and nonverbal behavior; actively seeking to resolve customer and co-worker conflict issues, problems and concerns in a timely manner; and demonstrates respect, courtesy and empathy to all individuals; patients, families, co-workers, physicians and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Practical Nurse in Missouri and Kansas.
• Acute care or Long Term care experience preferred.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• CPR certification required.