Signature Eugene Hospice

JOB SUMMARY LPN
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered  nurse.  Responsibilities  include  following  the  plan  of  care,  providing  treatments,  and  working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.

• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.

• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.

• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.

• Participates  in  coordination  of  hospice  services,  appropriately  reporting  the  identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.  Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.

• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.  Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.

• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.  Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

• Three years nursing experience.  Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.  Must have and main tain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

• Understands philosophy of hospice concept.  Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position.  Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

• Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting, and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending, or reaching may be necessary.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available