What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Hospice Promise?
- Come join Hospice Promise and make a difference to not only the patient but also the family!
Our entire team is committed to make the end-of-life process with individualized care as well as a holistic approach.
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8a-5p
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
Vacation: 80 hours per year - 1st year prorated
AZ Sick Time: 40 hours per year
Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patient 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. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
- Must be able to lift, position and/or transfer patients
- Must be able to load, unload, move and place patient equipment of 50 pounds during shift
- Must be able to load and unload medical supplies into car and into patient home
- Must be able to bend, twist, reach and pull during shift
- Must be able to operates a computer during shift
- Must be able to drive during shift
- The person in this position frequently communicates with patients and their families. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Must be able to be stationary and in a sitting position during shift.
- Must be able to walk throughout the office and patient homes during shift
- Must be able to complete tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.