Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weekends - Hospice

CorsoCare
Plainwell, MI, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Weekends (Fri-Sun 3-12's, 8 : 30a-8 : 30p)

CorsoCare Hospice

Covering - Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo

  • Full-Time
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Generous PTO / Holiday (23 days first year)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary LPN :

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 :

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and currently licensed in the State of Michigan.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospice nursing
  • Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments

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.

We have comprehensive benefit packages that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), income protection, and extraordinary work-life benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORAD

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