Now Hiring LPN Monmouth County
Purpose: The Hospice LPN is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is pivotal in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family.
He/she, in working with the RN case manager, initiates the appropriate interventions in support of the patient and family.
The LPN also provides a continuous appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care.
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Job Description:
Follow the plan of care of patient/family care and services. Outlines admission plan of care with the IDT and RN Case Manager. Provides nursing care as determined by the plan of care and the RN Case Manager. Educates patient/family and other primary caregivers, in appropriate care techniques. Serves as the patient/family advocate by maintaining regular communication with ALF staff, long term care facility staff, and RN Manager. May participate in providing bereavement support to families and associated bereavement activities as appropriate. Ensure and document appropriate use of medication, durable medical equipment and supplies Participates in team meeting. Provides accurate documentation with visit itineraries to the office.
Documentation must be completed according to hospice, state and federal guidelines/standards.
Documentation must be prepared and turned in according to these guidelines. Follows RN care plan appropriately/reports to RN case manager on each patient. Monitors the recertification/reauthorization process and provides input for this process. Responds to on-call issues as clinically appropriate Works under the direction of the RN Case manager. Communication Skills Participates in substantive chart reviews as assigned by the Regional Manager.
Qualifications: Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state A minimum of two years nursing experience in acute-care hospital nursing in either medical, surgical or oncology unit or other commensurate experience. Communication Skills