Hospice LVN - PRN - Cleveland, Liberty, Baytown, Livingston

Company: AccentCare, Inc.--
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Hospice- Cleveland, Liberty, Baytown, LivingstonReports to: Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS)Job Description/Requirements:As an LPN/LVN - Hospice you will:* Provide direct patient care as defined in State Practical/Vocational Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.* Implement current nursing practice following the comprehensive assessment and the plan of care under the supervision of the RN.* Assist the patient with the activities of daily living as necessary to promote comfort.* Assist the RN in providing patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.* Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.* Use and prepare equipment and supply effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.* Provide appropriate pain/symptom management.* Contribute to the evaluation of the patient's response to treatments and medications.* Participate in personal, professional growth and development. Also participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.* Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.* Maintain effective communication with patients, caregivers and referral sources.* Maintain effective communication with field and office staff.* Communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.* Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services in compliance with the plan of care.* Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including, but not limited to the Compliance Program: Code of Conduct, HIPAA and Documentation Standards.* Participate in required orientation and periodic retraining related to the Compliance Program: Code of Conduct, Documentation Standards and HIPAA.* Report concerns and suspected incidences of noncompliance using the AccentCare Reporting Process.* Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.* Participates, as requested, in process improvement activities.Requirements of Qualified Candidates:* Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program* Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred* Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State* Complies with accepted professional standards and practice* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills* Understands philosophy of hospice and the needs of the terminally illIND5

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