AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care hiring LPN-Full Time in Hudson, North Carolina, United States | LinkedIn (2024)
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DescriptionExemption Status: Non-Exempt
FT, PT, PRN: Full-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate physical needs of the patient
Coordinate medication administration, education and assure accuracy
Evaluate the need for other services
Communicate patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team
Implements care plans developed by the registered nurse and contributes suggestions toward the plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and the hospice
Provide nursing services according to the plan of care
Make referral to other services as needed in coordination with the medical social worker
Teach the primary caregiver, sitter, and home health aide by role model, repetition, and reinforcement
Provide ongoing assessment of continuing needs for patient/family teaching
Provide the patient/family with information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care.
Respond to questions honestly and realistically
Help the patient/family make informed choices
Promote independence and responsibility throughout the course of the disease
Provide emotional support
Actively listen to patient and family concerns
Support individual coping mechanisms
Provide services at the time of death
Assist with bereavement follow-up, attending receiving’s or funeral services, as appropriate
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions on a regular basis and whenever changes occur in the patient/family situation
Communicate with physician as needed and as required by regulations.
Maintain current knowledge and competency in providing care to terminally ill patients and their families
Adhere to the plan of care for new patients in coordination with IDT.
Notify staff of patient death in accordance with policy
Respond promptly to all emergency situations
Maintain constant vigilance over patients, ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken
Follow all infection control procedures.
Maintain flexibility to work in home care or alternate patient care unit as directed by supervisor.
Perform patient care duties within scope of practice and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Other duties as assigned
RequirementsPhysical Demands:
Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
Special Requirements
Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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