- Is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Current state of Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
- Possesses and maintains a current CPR certification.
- Current Driver's license.
- Knowledge of Hospice concept and philosophy.
- Observes and assesses patient/family/caregiver and develops plan of care.
- Medication for patient according to plan of care and assessed for need and effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
- Incorporates safety and teaching into Plan of Care.
- Individual as well as Group consultation to keep Team advised of patient status.
- Assesses patient comfort level at every visit.
- Performs venipunctures lab draws, ports and IV starts as needed.
- Has ability to use SQ, IV and enteral feeding pumps; operations and maintenance on meeting and anticipating the needs of patients
- Works as a team member and collaborates with appropriate co-workers.
- Demonstrates proper hand washing, asepsis, bag technique and universal precautions.
- Facilitates hospice referrals by physicians and hospital discharge planners by liaison activity at area hospitals as needed.
- Provides information on hospice care and programs to referral sources and patients and families.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life. Assists in directing and coordinating the physical care of the patient including providing medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician, Primary Care Nurse, and Clinical Manager during telephone contacts or home visits.
- Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregiver require care.
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
- Applies appropriate preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
- Arranges for equipment and materials needed from community resources. Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
- Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works in conjunction with the other Hospice interdisciplinary team members.
- Performs within the licensed scope of practice.
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LPN Field Support - Muskegon, United States - HOSPICE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Home Care - Muskegon, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Job Category
Health Care
Description
SIGN ON BONUS $5,000
QUALIFICATIONS
The LPN provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient/family/caregiver as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulation as established by the State Board of Licensed Practical Nursing, the patient and the policies of Harbor Hospice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)