Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Company:

Providence at Home with Compassus

 

Position Summary

The LPN LVN provides holistic care to patients and their families by providing nursing care according to the Plan of Care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN/LVN works collaboratively with the goals of anticipating changes in the patient's condition, avoiding crises, promoting patient and family choice, assuring continuity of care, and enhancing the quality of life of dying patients.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides LPN level hospice nursing services as established by the RN.
• Observes and provides data and observation used by the RN to develop a Plan of Care.
• Implements nursing interventions based on the Plan of Care and Hospice policies and procedures.
• Anticipates disease progression and implications for symptom management.
• Informs patient and family as appropriate of current and anticipated changes in patient condition.
• Instructs patient and family in all aspects of care and end of life.
• Responsible, with assistance from the MSW, for understanding patients’ insurance benefits and managing care in a cost effective manner.
• Evaluates and documents patient and family response to interventions.
• Documents LPN observations, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established standards.
• Manages assigned caseload and communicates changes in Plan of Care to RN as appropriate or requested.
• Contributes to overall Hospice team function through effective time management and communication; utilizes critical clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional Scope of Practice and Hospice Conditions of Participation.
• Adheres to Sound Hospice and other Providence policies and procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities; identifies related issues and implements recommended changes as appropriate.
• Provides Triage and Med desk duties.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Education sufficient for licensure.
• Preferred - 3 years Nursing experience.
• Preferred - Prior Hospice, Homecare, Long Term Care, medical/surgical, and/or oncology experience.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Language Skills: Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required upon hire: Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (Vendor Managed)
• Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

PAY RANGE $26.55-$40.62

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