What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Continuous Care LPN position at JSSA?
JSSA Hospice is seeking a highly capable continuous care LPN nurse to monitor our hospice patients and report changes in their condition. To ensure success, continuous care LPNs should possess extensive experience in providing nursing services and a collaborative approach in executing plans of care; proactively facilitate healthcare interventions; and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
Providing nursing services to patients under the supervision of registered nurses.
Traveling to patient locations to administer bedside care.
Assessing plans of care and coordinating patient care with the hospice interdisciplinary team.
Administering pain or symptom management medication as required.
Instructing families and caregivers on patient care and addressing concerns in a sensitive manner.
Updating and maintaining patient records in the EMR.
Performing other duties as instructed by the RN.
Adhering to best practices in hospice nursing .
Requirements:
Active LPN to practice in Maryland.
Certified in CPR and certification in IV therapy would be advantageous.
2-3 years of experience as a continuous care LPN, or similar.
Proficiency in electronic health record management systems. NetSmart MyUnity or Homecare Homebase preferred
Ability to collaborate on patient care, and document processes.
Advanced ability to evaluate end of life patients, and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Experience in providing families with patient care information and support.
Willingness and the ability to travel to patient locations.
In-depth knowledge of best practices in providing continuous nursing care.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to support patients and their families.
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