LPN at Longleaf Hospice LLC

Roswell, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Hospice care, Palliative care, Nursing practice, Pain management, Symptom management, Patient assessment, Care planning, Documentation, Patient education, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Interdisciplinary collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care is locally owned with offices located in Atlanta, Covington and Roswell, offering end-of-life care to those with life limiting illnesses in the communities we serve. We believe that this very special care is best provided by professionals who live and work in the community they serve. At Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care, we integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families. The LPN is responsible for providing end-of-life care and hospice services to patients in their home or community setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in planning for the patient's and family's care under the direction of the Registered Nurse Case Manager and Clinical Manager. Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Registered Nurse Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the Plan of Care Assesses and provides patient/family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self Plan of Care Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice Interdisciplinary Group members Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program Performs other duties as assigned by the RN Requirements Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program Three years nursing experience Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred Currently licensed as an LPN in Georgia Complies with accepted professional standards and practice Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills Must be a responsible licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order Understands philosophy of hospice concept, also understands needs of the terminally ill

Responsibilities

The LPN provides direct end-of-life care and hospice services to patients in their homes or community settings. They assist in planning patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and ensure accurate documentation of services.