Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring LPN Monmouth County

Purpose : The Hospice LPN is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is pivotal in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

He / she, in working with the RN case manager, initiates the appropriate interventions in support of the patient and family.

The LPN also provides a continuous appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Description :

• Follow the plan of care of patient / family care and services.
• Outlines admission plan of care with the IDT and RN Case Manager.
• Provides nursing care as determined by the plan of care and the RN Case Manager.
• Educates patient / family and other primary caregivers, in appropriate care techniques.
• Serves as the patient / family advocate by maintaining regular communication with ALF staff, long term care facility staff, and RN Manager.
• May participate in providing bereavement support to families and associated bereavement activities as appropriate.
• Ensure and document appropriate use of medication, durable medical equipment and supplies
• Participates in team meeting.
• Provides accurate documentation with visit itineraries to the office. Documentation must be completed according to hospice, state and federal guidelines / standards.

Documentation must be prepared and turned in according to these guidelines.

• Follows RN care plan appropriately / reports to RN case manager on each patient.
• Monitors the recertification / reauthorization process and provides input for this process.
• Responds to on-call issues as clinically appropriate
• Works under the direction of the RN Case manager.
• Communication Skills Participates in substantive chart reviews as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications :

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state
• A minimum of two years nursing experience in acute-care hospital nursing in either medical, surgical or oncology unit or other commensurate experience.
• Communication Skills
5 days ago