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Qualifications

• Graduate of a State of Connecticut accredited program for licensed practical nurses.
• A current Connecticut LPN license and CPR certification.
• Demonstrate relevant acute care or sub-acute care clinical experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer competency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with end-of-life care for hospice patients

Responsibilities

• Patient Care, following the plan of care and supervision of the primary care nurse (PCN)
• Delivers skilled nursing care and treatments in a compassionate, patient-centered manner according to physician orders, and within scope of practice, as directed by PCN and/or IDG for hospice patients
• Assists the RN in performing specialized procedures and duties which include preparing equipment and materials for treatment, observing appropriate infection control practices, and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Coordinates with PCN to prioritize the needs of the patients for the day.
• Assists the PCN and/or IDG for hospice patients in carrying out the plan of care.
• Notifies the physician, PCN and the supervisor timely regarding significant changes in the patient’s status.
• Completes documentation of visit notes, case communications and orders on a timely basis
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Reports to PCN at the end of each workday/shift regarding the status of each patient visited including plan for next visit and updates to visit schedule to meet patient needs..
• Participates in health promotional activities such as blood pressure and influenza clinics and the delivery of telehealth services or other agency services within scope of practice and as assigned.

• Educational
• Certified in CPR.
• Attends yearly OSHA in-service.
• Identifies knowledge gaps and remedies this independently.
• Attends minimum 12 hours of in-services per year, including end-of-life care topics..
• Shares information with other Agency personnel.

All Agency Employees Must

Maintain staff and patient confidentiality.

Abide by related Agency policies and appropriate departmental procedures.

Perform other appropriate duties as required by VNHFC.

Hipaa security level: All patient data