Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor Pool

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager to assist the Physicians/Registered Nurses in the care of clients in their homes by provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support.

Responsibilities

• Has working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements, agency Policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the client's status and current requirements.
• Able to provide care in accordance with departmental policy and procedure guides.
• The LPN may be required to work every other weekend depending upon client census.
• Supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the Registered Nurse.
• What you will do Assists the physicians/registered nurses in the care of clients in their homes through provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support
• Implements and evaluates plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient.
• Collaborates with the primary RN in providing quality patient care needs as established in the Plan of Care.
• Provides services according to agency policies and supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the RN.
• Assists the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes documenting outcomes of interventions.
• Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHC standards which includes completing and "locking" patients notes and verbal orders within 24 hours.
• Provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to assigned patients in case load.
• Remains fully cognizant of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance requirements, along with scope of service.

Requirements

• Education Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required Other Requirements Call Rotation Weekend Shifts Work/Float in more than one work location

Pay

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $25.80 - $35.48/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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