LPN-Full Time
Amorem
DEEP GAP, NC, US
Full-time
Description :
Exemption Status : Non-Exempt
FT, PT, PRN : Full-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Evaluate physical needs of the patient
- Coordinate medication administration, education and assure accuracy
- Evaluate the need for other services
- Communicate patient / family information to the interdisciplinary team
- Implements care plans developed by the registered nurse and contributes suggestions toward the plan of care with goals defined by the patient / family and the hospice
- Provide nursing services according to the plan of care
- Make referral to other services as needed in coordination with the medical social worker
- Teach the primary caregiver, sitter, and home health aide by role model, repetition, and reinforcement
- Provide ongoing assessment of continuing needs for patient / family teaching
- Provide the patient / family with information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care.
- Respond to questions honestly and realistically
- Help the patient / family make informed choices
- Promote independence and responsibility throughout the course of the disease
- Provide emotional support
- Actively listen to patient and family concerns
- Support individual coping mechanisms
- Provide services at the time of death
- Assist with bereavement follow-up, attending receiving's or funeral services, as appropriate
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions on a regular basis and whenever changes occur in the patient / family situation
- Communicate with physician as needed and as required by regulations.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency in providing care to terminally ill patients and their families
- Adhere to the plan of care for new patients in coordination with IDT.
- Notify staff of patient death in accordance with policy
- Respond promptly to all emergency situations
- Maintain constant vigilance over patients, ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken
- Follow all infection control procedures.
- Maintain flexibility to work in home care or alternate patient care unit as directed by supervisor.
- Perform patient care duties within scope of practice and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements : Physical Demands :
Physical Demands :
- Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
- Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
- Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
Special requirements :
Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license
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