LPN Palliative Care, VNA of Cape Cod

Overview

Purpose of Position:
Under the direction of the Palliative Specialist and within the Agency policies and procedures, the LPN follows the plan of care on patients with a serious or life-limiting illness within the guidelines of his/her licensure to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services.

• Provide palliative care services including symptom management, education on medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life, while collaborating closely with palliative specialist and community providers.
• Work with MSW to initiate discussions on advanced directives and goals of care to ensure a smooth and timely transition to hospice.
• Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to the Palliative Specialist RN and MD.
• Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure.
• Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis.
• Identifies ancillary services needed by patients and families and reports findings to RN.
• Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed.
• Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
• Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
• All other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Current LPN license in MA.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility or the equivalent.
• Homecare and computer skills preferred.
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

• Schedule:
  
  37.5 hrs. per week, Mon-Fri, 8a-4p, Occasional Weekends & Holidays.
• Organization:
  Visiting Nurse Association
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Massachusetts-South Dennis
• Department: VNA-LPN Hourly
• Annual/Hourly:
  Hourly
• Hiring Pay Range: 28 - 35