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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Presque Isle, ME, United States - Northern Light Health

    Northern Light Health
    Northern Light Health Presque Isle, ME, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Northern Light Home Care and Hospice


    Department:
    Hospice - Aroostook County


    Position is located:
    Northern Light Home Care and Hospice Presque Isle


    Work Type:
    Full Time

    Hours Per Week: 32.00

    Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM


    Summary:


    The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care to a designated group of patients under the direction of a registered professional nurse.

    The Licensed Practical Nurse adheres to the course of treatment as established by the RN.

    The Licensed Practical Nurse confers and collaborates with all members of the patient care team in the execution of the care plan for a specified patient, reports all findings to the RN case manager or clinical leader and reports significant abnormal findings to the physician.

    The Licensed Practical Nurse may perform duties in other areas of the Agency that are compatible with licensure requirements and as directed under the supervision of an RN.

    Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice.


    Responsibilities:

    • Under the supervision of an RN performs clinical care as directed and within the scope of discipline specific clinical practice standards.
    • Recognizes symptoms and changes in the patient's condition and provides feedback to the primary clinician, clinical leader, an/or physician to assist in the evaluation of care.
    • Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
    • Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
    • Participates in patient, caregiver, staff education.
    • Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers.
    • Other Duties as assigned.

    Other Information:

    • BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
    • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to drive within assigned region as directed.
    Competencies and Skills


    • Achieves Results:
    Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.


    • Arithmetic
    • Basic Life Support
    • Behaves with Integrity and

    Builds Trust:
    Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.


    • Catheterization
    • Cultivates Respect:
    Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.


    • Demonstrates Adaptability:

    Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.

    Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.


    • Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence:
    Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment.

    Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them.

    Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.


    • Effectively Communicates:
    Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.


    • Exercises Sound Judgment &

    Decision Making:
    Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.


    • Fosters Accountability:

    Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.

    Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.


    • Human Capital, Supply Chain and Financial Software.
    • Injection Administartion
    • Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
    • Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
    • MS Teams
    • Multi-line Phone
    • No previous experience required.
    • Obtain Vital Signs
    • Practices Compassion:

    Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.


    • Promotes Health and Safety:
    Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances.

    Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.


    • Provides Patient-Centered Care:
    Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results.

    Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account.

    Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.


    • Resolves Conflict:
    Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .


    • Specimen Collection
    • Sterile Gloving Technique
    • Utilizes Resources Effectively:

    Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities.

    Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.


    • Wound Care
    • Zoom
    Credentials


    • Required Licensed Practical Nurse
    Education


    • Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
    Working Conditions


    • Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
    • Prolonged periods of standing.
    • Prolonged periods of walking.
    • Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
    • Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
    • Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
    • Prolonged periods of kneeling.
    • Extend body and limbs to reach items.
    • Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
    • Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
    • Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
    • Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
    • Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
    • Potential exposure to noxious odors.
    • Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
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