LPN full-time/benefits HOSPICE INSPIRIS Central Phoenix

Hospice Inspiris is looking for a skilled, caring LPN for a full time caseload in the Central Phoenix Area.

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXP AS AN LPN!
The Licensed Practical Nurse works in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, the RN Case Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team to:
•assist with planning for client care including admission, discharge and transfer.
•perform routine or on call home visits as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator and/or RN Case Manager.
•provide hands-on clinical nursing, within the LPN scope of practice which includes; interacting with patients, family, Interdisciplinary Team members and other health care professionals involved in the patient’s care.
•observe, record and report the condition of hospice patient to the LPN’s immediate supervisor for further assessment and intervention, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition.
•implement interventions as outlined in the Plan of Care to improve uncomfortable situations such as pain, bowel and skin/wound management per HOSPICE INSPIRIS protocol: as well as, other activities for which the LPN has been prepared through basic education and those additional skills which are obtained through approved continued education programs.
•assist with ostomy care and urethral catheterization.
•provide personal care when needed such as bathing, shaving, feeding and massage.
•assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues.
•assist with planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of client teaching and outcomes of the Plan of Care.
•assist in ensuring services provided are in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.
•assist in ensuring the Plan of Care involves the active participation of the patient, family, Primary Care Physician and the Interdisciplinary Team.
•educate patient and family on the disease, disease process and expectations related to the disease.
•intervene in situations involving unsafe or inadequate care.
•evaluate patient responses to therapeutic interventions, identifying and reporting adverse/undesirable reactions.
•document and report all pertinent activities and interventions on the appropriate records.
REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Practical Nurse must be currently licensed and in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The LPN shall have at least 2 years experience in nursing as an LPN and at least a minimum of one year experience in hospice or long term care.