JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient careunder the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team tohelp meet positive patient careoutcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessmentand the plan of care.
3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient servicesto reflect the plan of care. 4. Assessand provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosisand self-plan of care.
5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identifiedneeds to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
6. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. 7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluatespatient’s response to treatments/medications.
8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Alsoparticipates in
organization's quality assessmentperformance improvementteams and activities. 9. Performs other duties as assigned bythe registered nurse.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
3. Currently licensed as anLPN/LVN in the State.
4. Complies with accepted professional standardsand practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication,and organization skills.
6. Must be a licensed driver withan automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
7. Possessesand maintains current CPR certification.
8. Understands philosophy ofhospice concept. Also understands needsof the terminally ill.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
| Location | Cedar Park, Texas |