Visit Nurse LPN Palliative Care PT

About the role

Patient Care: Visits patients in their homes to assess their needs, evaluate symptoms, and implement a treatment plan. Collaborates with the palliative care interdisciplinary team and other agencies.

• Initiates or facilitates referrals to appropriate resources.
• Completes an average of two nursing visits per day.
• Assesses and manages pain and comfort.
• Triage symptom management via telephone.
• Communicates patient needs to relevant disciplines.
• Collaborates with physicians and pharmacists.
• Documents all care provided in the EMR.
• Ensures ECF chart compliance.
• Enters and documents all orders and notes.

Responsibilities

Teaches patients and families about self-care, medication indications, side effects, and contraindications. Assists in providing continuity of care.

• Teaches patient self-care.
• Teaches family about patient condition and care.
• Assists in understanding medical illnesses and plan of care.
• Serves as a preceptor to other staff.

Requirements

• Current nursing licensure in Indiana.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, twisting, bending, reaching overhead, and using both hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe patients and understand bodily functions.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in palliative care/hospice nursing.