Hospice LPN (Dallas, TX.) ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, IDG conferences and inservices as scheduled.
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Is responsible for:
  • Submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a daily basis.
  • Participating in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team.
  • Preparing clinical and progress notes.
  • Aiding the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
  • Preparing equipment and materials for treatments.
  • Observing aseptic technique as required.
  • Aiding the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Hospice office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by: Director or Manager of Patient Services

Risk Exposure

High risk

Lifting Requirements

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.