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LPN-Hospice House

SSM Health

#Hospice Care #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare Provider #Clinical Documentation #Nursing Standards #American Heart Association #BLS HCP #Compact State License

Quick overview

Provides direct care to hospice patients according to established plans and physician orders. Maintains communication with the healthcare team and families while documenting patient progress and administering medications.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a valid LPN license in the state of work. Must have at least one year of LPN experience and BLS HCP certification from the American Heart Association.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient CarePoint Of Care TestingHospice CareInterdisciplinary CommunicationClinical ObservationNursing Documentation

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
WI-Monroe Clinic Hospice Home Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care.
Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders and established nursing care standards.
Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation.
Reports patient-related observations to supervising Registered Nurse (RN) on a daily basis.
Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement.
May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE One year licensed practical nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1901000115 Hospice Home Monroe Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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