- Provides skilled nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN & physician orders, within the context of the hospice plan of care.
- Follows a written POC that includes identified goals, interventions and outcomes that address pt/family physical, psychosocial and spiritual goals related to Safe & Comfortable Dying, Self-Determined Life Closure and Effective Grieving.
- Provides care within the structure of the Conditions of Participation and the Hospice Medicare/Medi-Cal benefit.
- Provides data and observations re: patient's continued appropriateness for hospice care.
- Recognizes the patient and family as the "unit of care" and active members in the care provided to the patient
- Respects patient right to self-determination and acts as advocate within the context of the values and ethical standards of HSCC.
- Exercises good clinical judgment.
- Demonstrates the ability to articulate the parameters of hospice care and services.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with pt/families under stress & in crisis.
- Provides regular communication with the patient's physician regarding medication and treatment orders, after RN has been informed of the same
- Participate in IDT/Team meetings as requested.
- Documents all contacts/instructions/ interventions per HSCC policies & procedures.
- Obtains medications, medical supplies, and equipment per pt need/physician order.
- Demonstrates understanding of pharmacy and wound care related policies & procedures.
- Provides concise, organized, and timely verbal communication per HSCC guidelines.
- Meets all standards and requirements as indicated by licensing and accrediting agencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains compliance with hospice regulations.
- Submits verification of current employment related documents per HSCC policies, procedures and licensing agencies.
- Completes and submits all documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Participates in activities that affirm, enhance and develop the highest quality
- Participates in Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement activities as requested.
- Functions as a member of the IDT maintaining open & organized communication with hospice staff, volunteers and RN supervisor.
- Participates in IDT or mini-team meeting as requested, per protocol to promote problem solving, care planning and learning.
- Maintains open, organized, and timely communication with hospice staff / volunteers.
- Works collaboratively with IDT to recommend common goals to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Participates in Continuous Care level of care, providing shift care, as requested.
- Participates in On-Call visit support as requested.
- Submits verification of current LVN license, TB status, passes OIG/GSA checks, proof of auto insurance/good driving record in a timely manner per HSCC policies, procedures and licensing agencies.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned by Manager.
- Ensures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and all other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followed
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse on assigned cases and overall supervision by Patient Care Manager.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- At least one (1) year experience as LVN
- Home Health and/or Hospice experience highly desirable
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Current LVN License in the State of California
- Current Driver's License in the State of California
- Verification of current Auto Insurance
- Pass OIG/GSA review and all required background checks
- Ability to provide patient care that involves assisting with lifting, repositioning, moving patients and includes bending, reaching and twisting
- Ability to travel to patient locations; includes ability to drive, negotiate stairs and walkways including uneven surfaces at private homes or facilities
- Sufficient dexterity to utilize electronic medical record systems, IPAD, computers/keyboards and or laptops and other related equipment
- Vision ability to assess patient's health status using visual inspection and observation and to read medications, charts, calibration and monitoring devices
- Speech to verbally communicate to assess and impart information concerning patient status; to complete patient/family teaching and to interact with health care team
- Sensory ability to monitor, assess and address patient care needs
- Performs services in private homes and care facilities and will experience a variety of settings and situations
- Office work is performed in typical office setting
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Description
Shift Hours: 10am - 7pmJob Summary
The LVN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care within their scope of practice, to hospice patients and their families in all settings: home, SNF and RCFE.
Essential Responsibilities
Supervision
