Hospice LPN, 32 Hours - Presque Isle, United States - Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice

Description

Job Description

Being a part of the team at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice is more than just "fitting in", it is a sense of belonging to a community with people and purpose that make us feel connected. As we grow our Androscoggin family, we want you to experience respect and value for the talents you bring to our team and our mission. It's all about doing something together that makes belonging matter.

Individually we are unique, with our own histories' beliefs, cultures and aspirations. Collectively we are a strong, talented and extraordinary group of professionals with a common purpose: To grow and thrive as individuals while working together to improve the quality of life for those in our service. We strive to be the very best version of ourselves and rely on our colleagues to do the same. We support one another. We celebrate achievements. We focus on our mission in the communities we serve.

Our Presque Isle office has a 32-hour position available for an LPN. The hours for this position will be 4, 8-hour shifts. Every Other weekend and rotating Holidays.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: To maintain the patient with the need of nursing care in his/her home and to maximize functions through the use of support, teaching and skilled services. Nursing intervention is under the supervision of an RN and in conjunction with the physician and written plan of care.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited NLN School for Practical Nursing. Satisfactory completion of approved course in pharmacology.

EXPERIENCE: 2 to 3 years of recent acute care nursing or equivalent experience. Community health nursing experience desirable.

LICENSURE: Current LPN license in the State of Maine & CPR Certification.

JOB LOCATION: The majority of work is performed in the home setting with some work in an office setting. This position entails exposure to infectious diseases and considerable physical requirements including in and out of automobile, climbing stairs and lifting/transferring patients.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a current Maine Driver's license.
• Must provide proof of automobile insurance.
• Must submit current LPN license every 2 years to Human Resources Dept. on or before expiration date.
• Must re-certify in CPR every two years.
• Must submit accurate timesheet on a weekly basis per Organization protocol.

JOB SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE:

• The health care system including reimbursement mechanisms.
• Community resources and referral processes.
• Local, State, and National Practical Nursing issues.
• Interdisciplinary approach to providing service.
• Nursing process.
• Problem - oriented record system.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

DESIRABLE BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES:

• Demonstrate concern for people and a willingness to work in a variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate appropriately (verbally and in writing) with patients, clients, representatives of other agencies and nursing staff.
• Adhere to confidentiality policy and rights of patient to privacy.
• Ability to keep an accurate record of observations.
• Ability to organize work effectively.
• Ability to work as a team player.