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Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25 - $33.75/hr

Description Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care - Nashville, TN Location: Nashville, TN Status: Full - Time Days: Monday - Friday Hours : 40/week If you have a passion for people and a desire to ...

Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit

Nashville, TN · On-site

$25 - $33.75/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Unit - Nashville Location: Nashville Inpatient Residence Status : Full Time Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., rotating schedule, includes every other weekend If you have ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

Supervises Care Partners and LPNs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients. * In collaboration with ...

The RN case manager utilizes the nursing process and the six phases of the Alive CARE visit to ... CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Tennessee RN License or compact license. Hospice ...

The RN case manager utilizes the nursing process and the six phases of the Alive CARE visit to ... CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current Tennessee RN License or compact license. Hospice ...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs admissions activities in all areas of Alive ... Ability to apply for TN license within 30 days of hire. Knowledge of or willingness to learn ...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Performs admissions activities in all areas of Alive ... Ability to apply for TN license within 30 days of hire. Knowledge of or willingness to learn ...

Hospice Clinical Liaison

Nashville, TN · On-site

$63K - $84K/yr

Alive provides its team members the ability to combine passion for healthcare and love of community ... CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have current Tennessee or compact RN license. Current ...

Hospice Clinical Liaison

Nashville, TN

$63K - $84K/yr

Alive provides its team members the ability to combine passion for healthcare and love of community ... CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have current Tennessee or compact RN license. Current ...

Hospice Aide, Inpatient Unit

Nashville, TN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Partners with the nurse to meet the needs of the assigned patients and families. * Follows the ... Follows Alive Hospice policies and procedures and maintains current standards of practice.

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Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care

Alive

Nashville, TN • On-site

$25 - $33.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care - Nashville, TN 

Location: Nashville, TN

Status: Full - Time

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 40/week


If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families,
while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!


SUMMARY

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse serves as care giver for assigned patients. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/ family unit. The hospice nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit. The LPN also performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs and to promote the patient's comfort and assist in providing a safe patient environment.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Using nursing process and current standards of practice provides nursing care to assigned patients.
  2. In collaboration with IDT, patient, and family, establishes and implements hospice plan of care.
  3. Anticipates the need for and initiates interventions to prevent complications and to alleviate physical and psychological discomfort.
  4. Organizes and completes work in an effective and time efficient manner.
  5. Notifies Medical Director/designee, Registered Nurse, and IDT of patient needs and/or changes in condition.
  6. Provides and maintains safe environment for patients, families, and other employees. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
  7. Completes documentation per procedure and standards of practice including documentation.
  8. Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
  9. Administer medications as ordered.
  10. Educates patients and/or families in disease process, hospice care, and signs/symptoms of approaching death.
  11. Implements and follows physician orders.
  12. Notifies Charge Nurse or Clinical Director of significant changes in patient condition and any unrelieved symptoms.
  13. Gives complete report to assigned case manager as needed.
  14. Reports complaints, issues, and incidents to Clinical Director or IPU Administrator.
  15. Delivers care in a cost-efficient manner.
  16. Attends patient deaths.
  17. Works to ensure continuity of care with other team members.
  18. Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, bathing, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, shaving, eating, dressing, elimination, ambulation, transfers, changing and making the patient's bed. Very light housekeeping to provide a clean and safe patient environment and meal preparation as directed by care plan.
  19. Other duties as assigned.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Tennessee LPN License. Hospice certification preferred. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.



Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

License Practical Nurse with a current nursing license. Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. Minimum one year nursing practice or equivalent experience required. Hospice, Oncology, or Home Health and/or long-term care preferred.


 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Tennessee LPN License. Hospice certification preferred. If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.