Hospice LPN - Traditions Health : Job Details

Why Traditions?* Competitive Pay & Benefits* Supportive Leadership* Career Growth opportunities* Training Environment* Work-life balancePrimary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.Job Description*Job Qualifications:**Education: *Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing*Experience*: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.*Knowledge and Skills:** Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice* Good interpersonal skills.*Transportation*: This position is a remote role but meeting from time to time in an alternate location is probable. Reliable transportation is necessary.*Environmental and Working Conditions:*Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.*Essential Functions:** Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient's physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.* Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.* Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).* Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.* Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.* Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.* Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.* Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceLicense/Certification:* LPN (Required)Work Location: On the road