LPN: HOSPICE
Company: WVUHS Home Care, LLC
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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position.Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of
patients in the home under the supervision of an RN. In
collaboration with the patient, family and health care team, this
role will implement and evaluate with the RN the nursing care
according to the following systems/functions.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.
Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Practical
Nursing, or appropriate state board where services will be
provided, as a practical nurse OR current multi-state licensure
through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). EXPERIENCE: 1.
Valid driver's license. 2. CPR certification within 30 days of hire
date.PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. One year of Hospice
Nursing preferred.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements
described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all
responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Performs
and monitors basic patient care according to policies and
proceduresUses nursing process including assessment, planning,
implementing and evaluating to meet the patient's physical and
psychological needs.Performs and monitors basic patient care
according to policies and proceduresProvides a safe and comfortable
environment in the patient's home.Ensures privacy and demonstrates
concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient
care.Completes assignments in a timely manner.Communicates patient
care problems or potential problems to the primary RN,
Administrative Staff and/or other IDT members as identified/occur
to assure continuity and coordination of care.Maintains patient
confidentiality according to policies and proceduresFunctions
effectively as a LPN in respect to organization, communication, and
prioritization.Completes and documents full system assessment,
including assessment of level of cophysical and psychosocial
aspects and identifies age - specific criteria upon admission and
each visit thereafter.Understands of pathophysiologic process by
taking appropriate nursing action in accordance with changes in
patient condition. (collaborates with primary RN).Develops and
upgrades problem list based upon continuing assessment with RN and
record/update care plan. 13.Reports significant observed changes in
patient condition to primary RN and Administrative Staff and or
physicianFollows a plan of care based on the assessed findings and
update under physician orders and primary RN.Documents patient
status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as
defined by the documentation policy and procedure. Provides
appropriate documentation of nursing intervention, patient
response, effectiveness, complications and other pertinent
information with RN supervision.Performs CPR when directed by
patients' wishes/appropriate representative.Demonstrates bag
technique per policy and procedure.Observes documents and takes
appropriate action and notifies RN/Administrative staff of the
following conditions.Skin condition, venous condition, extremity
circulation and mobility.Complication with infiltration, phlebitis,
infection circulatory overload and abnormal s/sAllergic
reactionPerforms the following treatments/procedures according to
specific standards:Vital signsPatient weightsSpecimen collection,
ostomy care, urethral... For full info follow application link.
Keywords: WVUHS Home Care, LLC, Youngstown , LPN: HOSPICE, Healthcare , Bridgeport, Ohio
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