he LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients of all ages in their place of residence, and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary team, patient, family and referring agency, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and state law where the hospice program is located. The role of the LPN/LVN is dependent in nature: All LPN/LVN nursing activities are to be assigned from an existing care plan and under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Essential Duties:
-Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care as directed by the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the nursing standard operating procedures.
-Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
-Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.
-Revises and resolves patient problems and goals as changes occur and/or recertification occurs after consultation with the Registered Nurse.
-Participates in providing bereavement support to families, including closure contacts and associated bereavement activities as assigned by the team.
-Attends staff meetings.
-May participate in death pronouncement as per Nurse Practice Act, applicable state laws and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
-Performs other activities as assigned.
-This is a safety-sensitive position.
-May participate in call activities by completing scheduled routine visits or on-call visits after triage by the Registered Nurse.
-Must participate in on call under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
-Depending on Nurse Practice Act, may give on site direction to the Hospice Aide for activities listed on the Hospice Aide plan of care established by the RN.
-Participates in the recertification process to assure patient eligibility by gathering data.
-Reports findings or changes in the patient 's condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician.
-Documents reports in clinical notes per agency policy and procedures.
-Provides, and evaluates the effectiveness of, intermittent skilled nursing services as permitted by state regulations, which may include assessment, evaluation, procedures, administration of treatments and medications, education and training as outlined in the patient plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
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