What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Affinis Hospice?
SUMMARY
Provides personal care services to the Hospice’s patients and as prescribed by the physician to be in compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, Federal Regulations and any other regulations defining Georgia’s Hospice Aide services.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the provision of a number of services to meet the patients’ personal care needs and to promote their comfort and dignity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the LPN State Nurse Practice Act
- Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
- Assess and provide patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self Plan of Care.
- Participates in coordination of agency services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for agency Interdisciplinary Group members.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management; evaluates patient’s response(s) to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in the organization’s quality management program.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
- Transports self to patient’s home/Facility, may be in multiple locations in a workday
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department heads, administrators, member organization presidents and their leadership teams, and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.
- Current license / registration by state of hire as a LPN.
- Preferred experience in nursing administration.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.
- Current license / registration by state of hire as a LPN.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
LHC Group -
Aiken, SC
