Per diem Hospice LPN - KAREN ANN QUINLAN HOSPICE : Job Details

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Starting compensation: $29.00 per hourOvernight and weekend shift differentials

• Explains, and interprets and coordinates patients' rights and advanced directives; explains Medicare Hospice Benefit when indicated.
• Performs ongoing physical and psychosocial assessment of Hospice as directed by the Registered Professional Nurse.
• Implements the nursing process for assigned patients and their families/representative including appropriate treatment modalities.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Observes and records signs and symptoms of disease process.
• Communicates with the physician, the family and other health team personnel, and others to report changes in the patient's physical and/or emotional condition and identify patient needs.
• Performs technical procedures within the scope of the LPN Nurse Practice Act and agency policies.
• Facilitates and supports patient and family self-direction and independence.
• Prepares and administers medications according to policy and documents same.
• Performs personal care and assists ADL's as directed.
• Documents vital signs, measurements, nursing interventions, treatments and patient responses; completes flow sheets, narratives, and verbal orders, as per agency policy.
• Communicates with the Resident Administrator and other health team members in the planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating of services to the patient and family in order to insure completeness and continuity of services. Attends IDT meetings as applicable.
• Completes chart documentation and rounding before leaving the building.
• Observes and participates in the Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plans that are required for the facility.
• Maintains appropriate infection control practices.
• Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by patient/family/representative or Hospice personnel.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Strong nursing assessment and documentation skills.
• Clinical knowledge to support the dying process.
• Ability to serve as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing.
• Well organized to manage patient/family needs, provide clinical and oversight of the inpatient Hospice operation.
• Proficiency in operating a computer; including a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an electronic medical record.

Education and Expterience:Required Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing; licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey; licensure in Pennsylvania if practicing in PA. CPR/AED Certification.Preferred Education: Required Experience: Minimum one-year adult or pediatric medical/surgical clinical experience.Preferred Experience: Prior home care or hospice experience preferred.Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem Shift -not applicable- Position LPN H4H Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hsp This position is currently accepting applications.