LPN

HomeCare & Hospice (Arcade)

Arcade, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$23–$26 Per Hour

SKILLS

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospice Care, Infection Control, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Admissions, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physician Verbal/Telephone Orders, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Telephone Triage, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Arcade, NY

POSTED

2 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Identifies and reports nursing findings of the patient. 2.Consistently follows infection control policy and procedures. 3.Identifies triggers associated with impending patient or caregiver crisis and notifies the assigned RN case manager immediately. 4.Responds to IDT crisis plans and interventions by implementing the adjusted plan of care as needed. 5.Accommodates the daily unexpected urgent changes in patient intensity and prognosis by readily accepting adjustments in assigned visit routine. 6.Reports, to the Senior RN Care Coordinator or RN designee to receive patient care updates and determine if adjustments in the LPN Specialist visit plan are required. 7.Assists with phone triage for patient and primary care giver concerns and reports to the RN Care Coordinator assigned to the case. 8.Updates the patients Primary Physician with observed changes in patient status. 9.Receives verbal/phone orders form the IDT physician and or Primary Care physician when necessary. Transcribes and documents orders received in the clinical record. 10.Accepts routine LPN and Hospice Aide assignments from the scheduling department. 11.Accommodates the needs of the agency for both home care and hospice patients, especially demonstrating ongoing proficiency and skill in areas that promote comfort and calm in all hospice environments. 12. Provides care and assistance with activities of daily living, following a prescribed diet and providing assistance with rehabilitation measures, promoting well-being and assurance. 13. Implementation of the plan of care, including the provision of LPN services. 14. Administration of specialized treatments within the framework of the plan of care and the limits of licensure. 15. Assists with patient care coordination and referrals when in the office, as directed. Obtains and documents referral information including communication with patients, families, primary care givers, referral sources and community physicians. 16. Assists with the patient admission process. Tasks may include but are not limited to; calls to community physicians, pharmacies, medical equipment companies and Procare pharmacy. 17. Completes documentation and required reports in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable protocols. 18.Participates in team meetings or other client/patient conferences as may be assigned. 19.Remains available for subject-to-call assignment. 20.Adheres to and reflects organizational values in daily work. 21.Serves on agency committees as may be assigned. 22.Maintains an obligation to report wrongdoing/violation of agency policies, applicable federal, state and local laws, and rules and regulations pertaining to agency operations, to immediate supervisor or identified compliance officer. 23.Completes all inservice education programs that are minimally required for the position. 24. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary. Minimum qualifications: 1.Current license and registration to practice nursing in the state of New York. 2.One (1) year skilled nursing facility, home care or hospital experience preferred. Six (6) months hospice experience preferred. 3.Able to perform a one-person transfer under routine and emergency situations, reposition a bedbound patient alone, and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities. 4.BLS certification. 5.Effective verbal and written communication skills, including telephone etiquette. 6.Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation preferred; computer literacy required. 7.Acceptable drivers license and automobile available with current insurance. 8.Successful completion of proficiency in medication administration exam. 9.Availability by telephone. Wage: $23.00/hour - $26.00/hour, PLUS a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, please send resume to: dmiller@homecare-hospice.org

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