Continuous Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift

Full-and Part-Time Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

FSA and FSA Dependent care

Supplemental Insurance such as Short-term disability, Long-Term disability, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) program to total up to 208 hours a year

Tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Free parking at all locations.

Mileage reimbursement for company travel.

Compensation

Arkansas Hospice offers competitive wages and base our pay rates off each candidates' years of experience. The rates that are listed on the Indeed job site are not ours and are not accurate.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN, the Continuous Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care and education to patients and their families who have been determined to have the need and meet the CMS requirements to be placed in the Continuous Care Level of Hospice Care. The LPN may also be assigned other duties when available to provide routine level patient care for patients in compliance with Arkansas Hospice, Inc. policies and procedures and State Department of Health regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an approved program of practical nursing.

Licensure : Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Experience : Minimum of one year nursing experience; hospice or home health agency experience preferred.

Additional Requirements : Valid Arkansas driver's license, personal automobile, and automobile insurance required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows Plan of Care for each assigned patient.
• Observes the patient; evaluates the care needs of the patient; applies his / her knowledge of nursing skills to the patients to whom he / she is assigned.
• Accurately reports and documents the patient's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change, paying particular attention to the increased documentation requirements of those patients in continuous care.
• Prepares clinical / progress notes and incorporates into the clinical record. Prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living as needed while teaching family and caregivers skills needed to provide safe care at home.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Provides optimum physical and emotional support to family and patient in terminal phase of life.
• Collaborates with the physician and registered nurse in complex nursing situation that is requiring continuous care.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting, in-services, and other programs and meetings as needed.
• Performs care within limits of preparation, experience and Scope of Practice as defined by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Performs treatments as assigned per hospice's Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each individual patient assigned to his / her care.
• Confirms, on a weekly / daily basis, the schedule of patients assigned with the

Inpatient Manager or Patient Care Coordinator to coordinate visitsor care assignments with other personnel.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it requires the regular handling of confidential and / or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring and / or operating equipment used to perform medical procedures, and / or working with controlled substances and / or medicine. Any lapse of attention could have a significant impact on Arkansas Hospice and / or its patients, and could result in injury, illness, or death. For the safety and health of yourself and others, you must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and concentrate for long periods of time while performing life-threatening procedures, monitoring and / or operating equipment used to perform medical procedures, and / or working with controlled substances and / or medicine.

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