Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

What We Are Looking For

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse 

Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm 

Location: 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550

Salary Range: $37.00 per hour. 

This position is an exciting opportunity to provide care to our patients located in their homes in the Orange and Sullivan County NY area. This position works as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide support and to implement the Plan of Care initiated by the RN.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
• Provide patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized Plan of Care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members, e.g., hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietitian.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.
• Adheres to Infection Control and other pertinent Hospice policies regarding patient family care.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicate with primary RN regarding patient’s needs and reports changes in patient’s condition.
• Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as directed by RN. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works in connection with the other members of hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of shift assignment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Program.

Salary : $37