Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services
Location: Cortland
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a flexible employee, who can work as a Residential Nurse or as an LPN caregiver in the patient's home or in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Wherever employed, the LPN's primary responsibility is providing patient care as directed by the patient's primary nurse. Duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Provides nursing care based on plan of care as developed by primary nurse.Reports any changes to Residence Nurse Manager or Primary Nurse.Documents thoroughly all care in an appropriate and timely manner.Works closely with other members of interdisciplinary team to enhance care and support for patient and family.Maintains Hospicare-owned patient care equipment in clean, safe working order.Helps patient in performing exercises as prescribed by appropriate professional personnel.Makes bed and performs other tasks to provide a suitable environment for patients.Plans and prepares meals, feeds patient when necessary.Performs light housekeeping tasks essential for a safe/healthy environment.Provides temporary respite for family caregivers during assigned work time. (Homecare LPN)Keeps up-to-date record of care and patient's condition to be submitted for incorporation into the patient's records.Attends required in-service programs.Attends team planning meetings as appropriate.Requirements:Requirements of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy of care. Able to function as a team member. Able to relate to and care for diverse groups of people in a calm, courteous and professional manner. Able to relate well to terminally ill patients and their families. Maintains client confidentiality. Has valid NYS drivers license, maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation to travel to the homes of patients.Is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York State. Has two (2) years experience in acute care. (preferred)Has experience in hospice and/or home care. (preferred)PI200915172

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