lpn ipu - Madison, WI, United States - Agrace

Description

Job Details

Job Location
Madison - Madison, WI

Position Type
Full Time

Travel Percentage
Non-Driving

Job Shift
AM

Job Category
Nurse

Description

Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers

Hours .7 FTE (28 hours/wk); 7am-3:30pmWeekend RotationEvery Other WeekendHoliday Rotation 3 Holidays/Year

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)

The IPU LPN works on a collaborative interdisciplinary team including RN Case Managers, Social Workers, CNAs, and Clinical Assistants.

"My manager is supportive and listens to my concerns. I am recognized for the work I do and feel appreciated. I am proud to work for this organization" - Agrace IPU Employee

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The LPN is responsible for patient and family satisfaction through the provision of nursing care under the direct supervision on an RN by making patient visits as assigned, gathering data, following and updating the plan of care, administrating medications, communicating, and documenting. The LPN provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.

• Patient and Family Observation and Data Collection
  • Observe patient's and family's physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental and educational needs as outlined by the plan of care (POC).
  • Collect data from the patient, family, significant other or other members of the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals.
  • Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate IDT member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.
• Patient Care
  • Anticipate and respond to patient needs.
  • Administer medications (including PO, IM, SQ, SL, PR, transdermal, enteral tube routes).
  • Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as bowel programs, toileting, incontinence care, bathing, dressing, oral care, and grooming, etc.
  • Collect specimens and obtain vital signs.
  • Provide catheter care, Foley insertion, bladder scan and irrigation
  • Perform nursing procedures after demonstrated competency including dressing changes, wound care, central line dressing change, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, blood draws, SQ insertion, peripheral, accu check, etc.
  • Reinforce patient and family education.
  • Perform post mortem care.
• Plan of Care
  • Read, understand, and follow the POC. Document cares, medications administered, and changes in patient condition in electronic health record.
  • Delegate cares to appropriate disciplines and volunteers.
  • Oversee work of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).
• Miscellaneous
  • Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
  • Precept new staff and students.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Graduation from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Current, unrestricted LPN in state of employment
• One-year LPN experience, preferred
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life process
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workers
• Ability to create and follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directions
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Intermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferred
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions

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At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision of equity-in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.

We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people's uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.

Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.