Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Compassus
Location: Pell City
Posted on: April 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Current Compassus Colleagues: Please apply via Workday.As a
Compassus nurse, you have the autonomy to utilize your nursing
skills. You are invited into patients' homes and lives during
trying times and have the honor to become a trusted face. For many
of our team members, this is more than a career- it's a calling.Do
you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team
today as a Licensed Practical Nurse to positively impact the
experiences of patients and families.Position SummaryThe Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurse (LP/VN) participates in directed care
delivery including functional and focused nursing tasks as assigned
by the RN and provides ADL and other support as directed. As a
LP/VN, your responsibility will be--to report observations and to
complete all required documentation in a timely manner. The LP/VN
does not function as a Case Manager but as part of a nursing team
including a Registered Nurse. The RN routinely supervises the
LP/VN.Principal Accountabilities* Submits appropriate documentation
and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits.*
Submits all required documentation in a timely manner.* Attends and
participates in staff meetings, educational programs and community
events, as requested.* Communicates identified needs and potential
solutions to supervisor.* Completes documentation at the bedside.*
Adheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of
current clinical practice for terminally ill patients.*
Participates in quality performance improvement projects and
clinical record reviews as directed.* Communicates effectively with
RNCM, DCS and physicians (as applicable).* Provides nursing
services as directed by the RN.* Administers medications,
treatments, etc. as directed.* Gathers clinical data and provides
to RN via documentation and communication in order to support
comprehensive assessment and plan of care management.* Attends IDT
meetings when able.* Provides education and reinforcement of
teaching related to:* Care of the patient* Disease process* Symptom
management* Medications, including expected effect, side effects,
and when to call hospice* Wound care* The dying process* Performs
other duties as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school
diploma or general education degree. Current nursing license for
the specified state and minimum two years full time experience as a
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience in skilled nursing, preferably
in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency
care.Performance within scope of practice per state nurse practice
act is required.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and
percentage.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret
general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong
written and verbal communications. Ability to speak effectively one
on one with physicians, patients and family members or
colleagues.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.Computer
SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Experience with an
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.Other
QualificationsUnderstanding and acceptance of hospice philosophy.
Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential
information including all patient records. Strong organizational
and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible
schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to
travel.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsA valid driver's
license and auto liability insurance. Licensed Practical Nurse in
the state of employment.Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work
with patients who are terminally ill and their family members.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.Physical
DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the
colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; talk and hear. The colleague frequently is required to stand,
sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally
required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move
more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision.Work EnvironmentThe work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those a
colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases
through working with clinical caregivers. Circumstances can be
unpredictable in patient's or family's home. The noise level in the
work environment is usually quiet.Compassus, including all
Compassus affiliates, complies with applicable Federal civil rights
laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, or sex. Compassus, including all
Compassus affiliates, does not exclude people or treat them
differently because of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, or sex.
Keywords: Compassus, Birmingham , Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Pell City, Alabama
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