Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit - Nashville
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Description
Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit - Nashville
Location: Nashville Inpatient Residence
Status: Full Time
Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., rotating schedule, includes every other weekend
SUMMARY Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse serves as care giver for assigned patients. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/ family unit. The hospice nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit. The LPN also performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs and to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients In collaboration with IDT, patient, and family, establishes and implements hospice plan of care Anticipates the need for and initiates interventions to prevent complications and to alleviate physical and psychological discomfort Organizes and completes work in an effective and time efficient manner Notifies Medical Director/designee, Registered Nurse, and IDT of patient needs and/or changes in condition Provides and maintains safe environment for patients, families, and other employees Completes documentation per procedure and standards of practice including documentation Provide emotional support to patients and their families Administer medications as ordered Educates patients and/or families in disease process, hospice care, and signs/symptoms of approaching death Implements and follows physician orders Notifies Charge Nurse of significant changes in patient condition and any unrelieved symptoms Gives complete report to the next shift Reports complaints, issues, and incidents to Charge Nurse, Clinical Director or IPU Administrator Delivers care in a cost-efficient manner Attends patient deaths Works to ensure continuity of care with other shifts and home care team Works with care partners to ensure hospice standards of practice are followed while providing personal care, hospice plan of care is followed, infection control practices are followed, documentation is complete, safety practices are followed, and call lights are answered promptly.
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LPN with a current Tennessee nursing license. Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. Minimum of two years nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice, Oncology or Home Health experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Tennessee LPN License. Hospice certification preferred. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.
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