HSK LPN Home Team
1 month ago
Who We Are
We are Hospice of Southern Kentucky, a patient- and family-centered not-for-profit organization providing hospice care in Warren, Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, and Simpson Counties.
HSK provides quality in-home comprehensive hospice care throughout our service area. In addition, we own and operate a ten-bed state-of-the-art inpatient hospice facility located in Bowling Green.
Founded in 1981, HSK is committed to the people of southcentral Kentucky. Our experienced and dedicated team members are second to none, and bring years of nursing experience to the care of our patients and the support of their loved ones.
Our Mission:
TO HONOR LIFE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.
Job Title: Home Hospice L.P.N.
Years of Experience: 2 years in nursing
FTE Status: Full-Time, Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Education Level: Licensed to practice in KY
Reports to: Nursing Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
The L.P.N. is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), working under the general direction of the Medical Director, Charge RN, and Director of Clinical Services to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. She/he identifies patient/family needs, and provides direct care in accordance with physician's orders and the patient's individual plan of care. He/she must have a current LPN license to practice in the state of KY.
ROLE
The LPN works under the direction of the RN. He/she supports the work of the RN, utilizing their clinical skills in the care of the patient and family and working closely with the rest of the IDG to meet patient and family needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)
- To assume primary responsibility for patient/family assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.
- To initiate communication with the physician, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient and family/caregivers.
- To maintain regular communication with the Charge RN or Director of Clinical Services, especially for unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues, and/or patient caseload.
- To maintain regular communication with the attending physician or medical director concerning patients and their families/caregivers.
- To obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the care plan.
- To maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plan, action, and goals, are accurate and clearly stated and reflect changes, as they occur.
- To accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers and employed caregivers, and providing direct care.
- To attend IDT meetings and facilitate discussion of issues for full staff review, consultation, and evaluation.
- To provide appropriate support at time of death and the period of bereavement.
- To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
- To demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of the State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
- To maintain confidentiality of patient and families at all times.
- To promote hospice care and philosophy in community, as the situation arises.
- To comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
RESULTS
Quality patient and family care is the primary focus of the care of the hospice nurse. The nurse promotes patient comfort and symptom control, to increase the quality of the final days of life for their patients. These patients learn to trust their nurse and depend on him/her to achieve comfort and quality of life. He/she is a strong patient advocate, and assists with completing last wishes/plans of the patient.
REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a current LPN license to work in the state of Kentucky. The LPN needs two (2) years of experience as a nurse with a year preferably in an acute care setting. Hospice or home health experience is a plus. This position requires the ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and their families, the ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and tolerant of varying lifestyles, cultural and religious beliefs. He/she must be able to exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters and be willing to work closely with other professionals in a team setting.
RELATIONSHIPS
The LPN is a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Charge RN, DOCS, and/or physician/Medical Director. However, for quality patient/family care, he/she must work closely and effectively with the other members of the team. These internal relationships are based on mutual trust and respect, with the focus on the patients and their families. He/she will, also, need to cultivate other internal relationships, with secretaries, management, volunteers, etc.
This position may require developing relationships outside the hospice staff, including vendors and other professional healthcare staff. The Hospice LPN will be in the community eye and will need to promote and build these relationships. These external relationships will help increase the use of hospice care and knowledge of hospice throughout the community, therefore helping many more people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.
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