What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LPN Lafayette Kokomo position at Anew Hospice?
Hospice LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Position will serve the Lafayette and Kokomo, IN!
Anew Hospice is Indiana-owned and operated with Hoosier hospitality ingrained in everything we do. We’re committed to providing compassionate care, clinical excellence and outstanding customer service to our patients and their families at the end of life. Creating a positive experience through comfort and support is our number one priority.
Our team is growing! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?
The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient/client care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient/client care outcomes.
Job duties of this rewarding position include:
- Provides direct patient/client care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Implements current nursing practice following the plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient/client services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patient/client and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Evaluates patient's/client's response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth, and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the RN
- Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our patients/clients, family members, customers, and staff.
- Complies with the company's privacy practices/procedures and all state/federal privacy laws as outlined by HIPAA related to patient/client and employee records, to include but not limited to information accessed through any company web-based system and/or electronic medical records.
- Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients/clients we serve.
- Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. PPE including PPE for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided, used, and maintained.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
- Three (3) years nursing experience.
- Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
We offer and attractive compensation and excellent benefits package including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available
- Employees can access convenient telehealth services
- 401k
- PTO
- Work day shift and have your nights free
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program – get paid to refer a friend to join our team