A Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients.
- Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
- Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
- Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members (e.g. hospice aide, RN, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, Chaplain or Hospice Manager)
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Actively participates in Quality management program.
- Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.