What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at CommonSail Investment Group?
CorsoCare Hospice
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Status : Full-Time, Monday-Friday day shift hours
Coverage Area : Avon Lake / Aurora / Hudson / Shaker Heights / N. Ridgeville / Brunswick
At CorsoCare we offer :
Employee First Benefits :
Competitive compensation
Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
Community based visits
A company provided tablet with 24 / 7 / 365 IT support
Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
Mileage reimbursement
Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!
What makes you different, makes us great
You are part of a team
Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction
Position Summary :
A Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies.
Required Experience for Licensed Practical Nurse :
A Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.
Accountability for Licensed Practical Nurse :
Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.
Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Teaches and counsels the patient and family / significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
Attends staff meetings, IDG conferences and in-services as scheduled.
Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Is responsible for submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a daily basis.
Participates in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
Observes aseptic technique as required.
Assists the patient / family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
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