Company:

CovenantHealth at Home with Compassus

 

Position Summary

The LPN LVN provides holistic care to patients and their families by providing nursing care according to the Plan of Care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN/LVN works collaboratively with the goals of anticipating changes in the patient's condition, avoiding crises, promoting patient and family choice, assuring continuity of care, and enhancing the quality of life of dying patients.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides LPN level hospice nursing services as established by the RN.

• Observes and provides data and observation used by the RN to develop a Plan of Care.

• Implements nursing interventions based on the Plan of Care and Hospice policies and procedures.

• Anticipates disease progression and implications for symptom management.

• Informs patient and family as appropriate of current and anticipated changes in patient condition.

• Instructs patient and family in all aspects of care and end of life.

• Responsible, with assistance from the MSW, for understanding patients’ insurance benefits and managing care in a cost effective manner.

• Evaluates and documents patient and family response to interventions.

• Documents LPN observations, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established standards.

• Manages assigned caseload and communicates changes in Plan of Care to RN as appropriate or requested.

• Contributes to overall Hospice team function through effective time management and communication; utilizes critical clinical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.

• Responsible for maintaining awareness of professional Scope of Practice and Hospice Conditions of Participation.

• Adheres to Sound Hospice and other Providence policies and procedures, and applicable regulations.

• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities; identifies related issues and implements recommended changes as appropriate.

• Provides Triage and Med desk duties.

 

Education and/or Experience

CA:
Required - Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.OR:
Required - Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) school of nursing or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.TX:
Required - Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.WA:
Required - Coursework/Training Certificate of Nursing Or equivalent educ/experienceCA:Required - 1 year Prior experience as an LVN.Preferred - 6 months Experience in home care.OR:Required - 2 years Patient care experience in a skilled nursing facility or medical clinic.Preferred - Experience in Acute Care, Home Health or Public Health nursing.TX:Preferred - 1 year Nursing experience.Preferred - Experience in working with terminally ill patients.Preferred - 1 year Experience in hospice.WA:Required - 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting.Preferred - 1 year Home health care experience.

Skills

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.Language Skills:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.Other Skills and Abilities:Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.Demonstrated skills in clinical nursing treatment skills required; knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices preferred.Knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory guidelines.Knowledge and alignment with Providence philosophy and standards of care; able to work in a way that is consistent with/supportive of Ministry’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.Demonstrated ability to effectively work with families in crisis while maintaining professional boundaries and personal self-care strategies for dealing with stress.Proven ability to build effective and professional relationships with a wide variety of people at all levels of the organization, both within and outside of the Providence system.Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.Knowledge of and sensitivity to a wide variety of cultural and value systems.Able to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards; work with minimum supervisory guidance and exercise independent judgment within the scope of practice; is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.Proficient in using computers and Microsoft Office Suite programs required; knowledge of Electronic Health Record systems preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

CA:Required upon hire: California Licensed Vocational Nurse (Vendor Managed)Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)Required upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.OR:Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)Required upon hire: Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (Vendor Managed)Required upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.Required upon hire: Driving record consistent with GOP Safe Driving Policy 330 Incident Point Matrix at time of hire.Required upon hire: In compliance with the Providence St. Joseph Health - OR, criminal background check.TX:Required upon hire: Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (Vendor Managed) OrRequired upon hire: Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse Temporary (Vendor Managed) OrRequired upon hire: National Licensed Vocational Nurse Compact (Vendor Managed) OrRequired upon hire: New Mexico Licensed Practical Nurse (Vendor Managed)Required upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)WA:Required upon hire: Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (Vendor Managed)Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)Required upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

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