LPN Hospice Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Olathe, Kansas, United States Good Shepherd Hospice Full time
Hospice LPN Job Description

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate LPN to provide care to our patients and families in the Olathe and surrounding communities.

Job Summary

The Hospice LPN makes visits to supplement the nursing care needs of our patients/families. This is a PRN position, and hospice experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager.
  • Initiates communication with RN Case Manager, hospice staff members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
  • Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.
  • Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
  • Contacts families of new patient assignments and maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.
  • Obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and participates in the Plan of Care.
  • Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
  • Turns paperwork into the office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
  • Accepts responsibility for assisting with coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
  • Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to administer medication, perform personal care and oral hygiene, assist in lifting, moving, ambulation, and exercise, and prepare for the events preceding death.
  • Informs the RN Case Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
  • Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
  • Provides appropriate support at the time of death.
  • Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families.
  • Through individualized studies, learns and develops an understanding of the hospice philosophy.
  • Becomes proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in-services, or seminars.
Requirements
  • Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, home health, or geriatric care preferred (but not required for the right candidate).
  • Must be of high integrity, including maintenance of confidential information, including all patient records.
  • Works as a team player, following directions, and adhering to defined care plans.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
  • Can successfully pass background checks.
  • LPN-graduate of an accredited LPN program.
  • Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Valid Nursing License.
  • Strong organizational and self-management skills.
  • Can successfully pass background checks.
Benefits

Mileage reimbursement.

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