Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice - Weekend - Helping Hands Home Care Service

Helping Hands is looking for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to be part of our Hospice division.  This is for part-time weekend work.  

Overview

A clinically competent, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who delivers care to patients in their place of residence through the nursing process of data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation.  The nurse follows through with the plan of care established by the registered professional nurse and effectively interacts with the patients, caregivers, and other members of the health care team while maintaining established standards of nursing. Must be knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Duties:

• In collaboration with patient, caregivers, and other members of the health care team:
  • Performs ongoing patient visits.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the data collection of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, family and support system and environmental status for appropriateness for home care.
• Follows the written plan of care that was developed by the registered, professional nurse in conjunction with other members of the health care team (physician, therapists, nurses, medical social worker, and home health aide) based on medical and nursing diagnoses, identified patient care needs and standards of care.
• Identifies patient care needs based on ongoing home visits and reports these to the registered nurse.
• In conjunction with the registered nurse, identifies expected outcomes and establishes realistic goals for patient and caregivers based on data collection during home visits.
• In conjunction with the registered nurse, determines nursing interventions and teaching required to achieve each expected outcome and goal.
• Assists in coordinating care and service provided to patient by other members of the health care team including agency employees, other agencies and vendors.
• Complies with Home Health documentation/communication expectations.
• Complies with Home Health policies and procedures related to Infection Control.
• Performs skilled nursing procedures as ordered by patient’s physician in accordance with Home Health policies and procedures and LPN Practice Act.
• Provides education to patient and caregivers regarding medical condition, medications and nutritional requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performance of nursing skills necessary to care for patients.
• Documents relevant and accurate patient information in the clinical record according to agency policies and procedures.
• Clinical notes are documented the day of the visit along with related documentation (verbal orders, etc.) and submitted within 48 hours of the visit.
• ALL wounds must be measured on each visit.
• Treatments and care procedures and medication profiles are documented and updated as change in physician orders are obtained.
• Updates patient plan of care.
• Effectively orders and uses supplies in accordance with payer requirements.
• Demonstrates skills related to safe use of equipment.
• Demonstrates skills to prevent personal injury; uses good body mechanics and safe driving practices.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize assignments.           
• Documents patient and/or caregiver response to care, interventions and/or teaching.
• Phones patient’s physician immediately with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Reports significant findings during visits to Supervisor, Registered Nurse and other agency employees visiting patient.
• Completes agency discharge if no other services are active with patient.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Experience

• One year of experience in acute care; previous home health experience preferred. 

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

• Must possess current and valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Practical Nurse Law (63 P.S. §§651-667).
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with state laws and requirements.
• Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Maintains current CPR certification, if required.

Helping Hands Home Care Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Services are provided, referrals are made, and employment actions are made without regard to race, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, national origin, culture practices and beliefs, ancestry, religious creed, economic status, disability (mental or physical), marital status or age.