LPN on-call Tues-Sat Midnight Job Overland Park area,Kansas USA,Nursing

Position: LPN on-call Tues-Sat Midnight-8:30am

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring –
LPN On Call Nurse – Overland Park
, KS

Hours:
Tues-Sat Midnight to 8:30am

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process

Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment docusing on pain control and symptom management

Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family

Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments

Maintains up to date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation

Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff

Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly states and charges are reflected as they occur

Assess and collaborates with Medical Director to determine initial and on going eligibility of the hospice patient

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs

Can anticipate end stage disease process and related pain and symptom management

Regularly re-evaluates patient's nursing needs

Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs

Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures

Counsels the patient and family in meeting end of life needs

Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate

Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition

Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan

Participates in On-call duties as defined by the on-call policy

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Professional Experience

Must have a State Certified RN license
Experience in either Hospice or home health care, REQUIRED
Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS - is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates.

We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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