Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice

CorsoCare Hospice

COVERING GRAND RAPIDS & KALAMAZOO AREAS

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

Position Summary:

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 Hospice:

• A Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing and currently licensed in the state of Michigan ( LPN)
• Minimum of one (1) year hospice nursing experience required.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.

Accountability for Licensed Practical Nurse Hospice:

• 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.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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