LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Continuous Care - Miami & Broward

Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Hours : 8AM to 8PM & 8PM to 8AM

Shift Differential available for night shift - call for details

Summary & Objective

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing skilled nursing services within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, (NPA) as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care in accordance with the physician's orders and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical Care Manager.

Essential Functions

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients in Hospice program as directed by the registered nurse, IDT plan of care, and physician's orders in accordance with agency policies.
• Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
• Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Prepares clinical visit notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
• Makes visits as necessary according to assessed needs, within established time frames.
• During patient visits, provides necessary education to patient / caregiver / family to enable them to provide appropriate care for the patient.
• Participate in the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under the direction of the supervising RN, Clinical Care Manager to include continuous care if needed.
• Reports results of visits to Clinical Care Manager or Triage Manager.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

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Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements