LPN FT Days NCHH - North KC

Have you ever wanted to work in a place where you knew you were making a difference in someone's life? Did you ever want to leave your human footprint in caring for others? A career with non-profit Hospice might just be the calling you were always made for. Come join a team of caring people who are working everyday in making a difference in our community.

We are looking for a LPN to work the day shift (6:45am - 6:45pm) at our Kansas City Hospice House located in South Kansas City, Missouri on Wornall Road. This

The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Team Manager of Kansas City Hospice House. He/she is responsible for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families in accordance with agency policies.

Functions:

Responsible for implementing the care plan for patient/family unit.
Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference regarding patient/family needs.
Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient under direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
Uses problem oriented charting to ensure continuity of care in a home setting as well as inpatient setting.
Teaches family members patient care skills, including: pain control, medication administration, dressings, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal needs: bathing, range of motion exercises, elimination needs, eating and medications that are patient administered.
Maintains a clean and neat patient environment and does light housekeeping as indicated in the plan of care.
Practices safety precautions with durable medical equipment in the home.
Attends conference and inservices as requested by the supervisor
Ensure that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting is made available. Job Description
Will attend to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.
Is knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection. Teaches patient/family infection control protocols.
Uses resources efficiently and prudently, i.e. medical and office supplies, etc.
Schedules or manages his/her time effectively
Communicates with patients & families, referral sources, insurance case managers, physicians and others with courtesy, responsiveness and cooperation.
Maintains positive work relationships and contributes to a team environment by; demonstrating respectful and appropriate language and nonverbal behavior; actively seeking to resolve customer and co-worker conflict issues, problems and concerns in a timely manner; and demonstrates respect, courtesy and empathy to all individuals; patients, families, co-workers, physicians and volunteers.

Qualifications:

Licensure as a Practical Nurse in Missouri and Kansas.
Acute care or Long Term care experience preferred.
Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
Licensed driver with reliable transportation and auto insurance.
CPR certification required.