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AdvisaCare

Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Part-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USA$60k - $75k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a current Michigan license in good standing.
  • Have a minimum of one year of hospice experience.
  • Participate in field visits daily and weekly office meetings as indicated.
  • Be able to adapt to patients’ changing status and needs while providing on-call coverage.
  • Take an empathetic approach to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
  • Implement individualized plans of care and make revisions as needed.
  • Comply with AdvisaCare Hospice policies and procedures and Medicare requirements.
  • Consult with and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
  • Supervise paraprofessionals providing services to patients.
  • Prepare clinical and progress notes and participate in interdisciplinary group conferences.
  • Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction with clients, families, and caregivers.
  • Communicate information using the organization’s current processes and technology.
  • Provide emotional support to patients, with the goal of helping them live their final days with dignity and comfort.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and provide feedback on the development, review, and revision of patient and family plans of care.

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