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Responsibilities/General Duties (including but not limited to):
Qualifications:
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.
- Provides direct patient nursing care to Hospice residents and provides on-site responsibility for nursing assistants, working closely with the staff and volunteers
- Contributes as a team member to identify needs for patient plan of care.
- Reports change in resident's condition to RN Case Manager, Team Leader, and/or communicates to resident's physician or Hospice Medical Director
- Documents appropriately on patient records
- Assists with food preparation for Hospice residents when necessary
- Assists with necessary housekeeping to maintain quality environment for residents at all times
- Assists House Manager in maintaining health, fire and safety measurements according to policy and procedure
- Assures utilization of universal precaution for infection control at all times
- Assists Team Leader in conducting clinical observation of CNAs and other house staff in preparing written evaluations
- Provides guidance and direction to employees reporting to him/her. Ensures staff receives the needed training. Reviews and adjusts staff work duties as required
- Proactively supports the Individual Achievement Review and Evaluation (IAR&E) performance evaluation process. Communicates with staff and provides frequent coaching and feedback to enhance individual performance
- Follows HOP personnel policies and procedures (i.e., recruitment and hiring process, completion of accident reports, etc.)
- Completes other assignments and tasks as requested
- Responsible for obtaining medications via Hospice Pharmacia and or local pharmacy on admission and any new orders while on duty. Performs narcotic count with shift change, adheres to policy/procedure for safekeeping of all medications, and the destruction of medications with proper documentation
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and climb or balance.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up to 200 pounds in a wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Incumbent must be able to communicate by way of telephone. Keyboarding is required. Regular use of computer screen is required to complete tasks. Ability to drive and to negotiate steps.
- Noise level is low. Physical and emotional health necessary for the accomplishment of position duties.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Two years relevant nursing experience required
- Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, health team service coordination, and documentation
- Nursing home/assisted living facility experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
- Emotionally mature and caring individual willing to give support and assistance to terminally ill and their families
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in word processing software helpful
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization
- Ability to write reports, correctly reflect treatment and document client progress
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Must be flexible and able to function in stressful situations
- Incumbent should have the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with family members, staff and management
- Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient data
- The ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position.
- Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care
- Must demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Driver's license, personal automobile and current automobile liability insurance
- Frequent travel may be required
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.