What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Grace Healthcare Services?
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It is our belief that the delivery of hospice care can be taken to a new level of excellence by those who understand the privilege of what it means to serve the terminally ill. Grace Healthcare Services was founded by a group of hospice professionals who value that opportunity and privilege. We are dedicated to advancing the quality of hospice care in the communities that we serve. Our promise is to utilize the inherent expertise of our staff to educate consumers and serve patients and families with the highest level of dignity and grace
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.
- 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.
- Monitors the recertification/reauthorization process and provides input for this process.
- Reports necessary information to the Clinical Director/Regional Manager/RN case manager and other members of the IDT for on-call shift report.
- Responds to on-call issues as clinically appropriate
- Works under the direction of the RN case manager.
- 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