Relief Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Hospice House

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Us?

Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 200 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area. Additionally, Hospice House in Bend, Oregon, is a specialty hospital for inpatient hospice care, creating an oasis of tranquility and comfort for patients and their families.

Status : Relief / Casual (hourly, non-exempt) - less than 23 hours per week.

Relief / Casual employees must offer a minimum of four shifts per month, including one night shift and one weekend shift.

Hours : Day Shift : 7 : 00 AM-7 : 00 PM and Night Shift : 7 : 00 PM-7 : 00 AM. Additional shifts, including day, night, and weekend shifts, may be available. Available shifts are based on departmental needs and are subject to change; a fixed schedule is unavailable for this role.

Location : Hospice House in Bend, Oregon.

Summary / Objective

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a valued member of the care team and provide services to meet the needs of individuals and families at Hospice House. Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN provides direct nursing care, within the scope of their license, to patients as directed by the physicians and other healthcare providers. Cooperative decision-making is expected in the execution of duties.

Essential Functions :

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN. Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Follows plan of care, under the supervision of physician and RN case manager.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patients physical or emotional condition,
• Provides direct patient care including administering of medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family / significant others regarding nursing care needs according to the plan of care.
• Regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs, communicating any changes in need or condition to the physician, RN and other necessary clinical staff.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient and documents patient care in electronic medical record according to department standards.
• Delegates, prioritizes, requests and accepts guidance and assistance from others to ensure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Makes nursing visits within the patients private home and facilities.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
• Participates in patient care conferences / IDT as directed by the Supervisor.
• Assists the RN in performing specialized procedures as directed.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the PIC mission and values. Supports the organization.

The above statements are meant to be a representative summary of the duties of the licensed practical nurse position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Supervisory Responsibility : This position has no supervisory responsibility.

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