Part Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse - Sterling Heights, United States - Proactive Home Care

Description

Proactive Hospice Care provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision, and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of the home healthcare industry

We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing team The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide medical support to our clients in their homes. We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes in the Macomb, Metro Detroit Area and Wayne County.

DUTIES

Provide skilled nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
• Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient's plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end-of-life care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.
• Keep the Case Manager informed of changes noted during visits.
• Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.

JOB CONDITIONS

• May be stressful.
• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Utilization of a computer, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, Blood Pressure Cuff, glucometer and other medical equipment and office equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Must be licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• One or more years of nursing experience. Hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

At Proactive Hospice Care, including all Proactive Care affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues 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.