Guthrie
Location
Towanda, Pennsylvania
Salary
$15,000 / YEAR
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to hospice patients in their residence under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting patients and families with self-care techniques and carrying out assigned treatments. This role involves preparing clinical documentation, observing patient status, reporting changes, and administering medications as per policy.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing school and currently licensed as an LPN in Pennsylvania, possessing knowledge of nursing practice at the Practical Nurse level, along with a High School Diploma or Equivalent. One year of nursing experience in acute care or previous hospice experience is preferred.
Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus!
Provides nursing care on an intermittent or continuous care shift basis to patients in their place of residence under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN is assigned to patients by the Hospice Director and functions under his/her direction.
Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. LPN currently licensed in Pennsylvania. Knowledge of nursing practice at a level normally associated with a Practical Nurse. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
One (1) year nursing experience in an acute care setting and/or previous Hospice experience or similar work with patients/families experiencing terminal illness is preferred. Experience and skill in supervision is desired.
1. Provides nursing care in accordance with the standards of the Nurse Practice Act in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 2. Assists patients and family in learning self‐care techniques as instituted by the primary nurse. Assists the primary nurse in the performance of specialized procedure for patients assigned. 3. Carries out treatments assigned, utilizing sterile technique and prepares the necessary equipment and materials. Provides direct nursing service after initial assessment by the primary nurse in accordance with Hospice policies. 4. Reinforces appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as outlined by the Hospice Director in the interdisciplinary Plan of Care. Consults with the primary nurse and other disciplines involved in the patient’s care. 5. Prepares clinical and progress notes and documents appropriately according to company policy for all assigned patients. Provides thorough observation of patient status and reports change to Hospice Director or On Call Nurse for appropriate action. 6. Meets the requirements for participation in patient/community/referral source education plan as stipulated by agency policy. 7. May administer sub q and IM medications according to company policy. 8. Attends all in services prior to performing new policies/procedures. 9. Consults RN/Clinical Coordinator regarding any unfamiliar policies/procedures. 10. Carries out schedule/assignment as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or Hospice Director.
1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. 2. Travel is required.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
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