Hospice Float LPN

CONTINUUM CARE HOSPICE

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Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Float

Reports To: Clinical Manager

Supervised By: Registered Nurse / Clinical Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This position is Wednesday - Sunday with Wed-Fri working in the field for patient visit coverage, and Sat-Sun in office providing administrative

support for the Intake process. Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties will be covered by this position and can be performed out of either the

Everett or the Tukwila office location on Saturday's and Sunday's.

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help

meet positive patient care outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.

2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.

3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.

4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.

5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include

hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Manager.

6. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.

7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.

8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance

improvement teams and activities.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and

responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to

perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.

4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working

order.

7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

8. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.