Job Summary
Kline Hospice House is a small residential Hospice facility. There are 2 employees (per shift) to care for 6 patients in a residential facility, as well as support family members. All care for the patients and facility are completed by the staff including, cooking/cleaning/personal care for patients.
Essential Functions:
• Performs patient plan of care as created by the interdisciplinary patient care tea, in compliance with departmental nursing policies and in accordance with the State LPN Nurse Practice Act.
o Performs patient/family education and teaching.
o Performs wound care using aseptic technique.
o Performs blood draws.
o Performs vital signs and pain assessment.
o Performs physical assessment.
o Communicates findings to supervising registered nurse, supervisor, or Physician.
o Works in cooperation with family/caregivers and team members to meet the emotional needs of patients/ families.
• Documents according to departmental and federal, state and regulatory requirements.
o Medication List
o Patient care rendered
o Interdisciplinary communication/case conferences
o Documentation is submitted according to department policy
o Patient education
Additional Essential functions for Kline Hospice House LPNs:
•Prepares meals for residents
o Follows menu plan and uses safe food handling method.
o Assist residents as necessary.
o Documents meal intake percent appropriately.
•Provides general housekeeping and laundry duties.
o Follows housekeeping log and documents appropriately.
o Consistently maintains resident room cleanliness.
o Washes residents’ laundry separately.
•Makes rounds adhering to clinical guidelines.
o Anticipates resident needs and responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
o Consistently and accurately performs resident and room checks to assure a safe environment with awareness of risk to fall and frequent turning.
•Orients residents and visitors to Kline Hospice House in a courteous and effective manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying preferred
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one-year recent experience as an LPN in home health care, hospice, or nursing home facility.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
Physical Demands:
Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).
Mt Airy, Maryland
Full Time