LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Continuous Care - Miami & Broward

Job description

Description Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Hours: 8AM to 8PM & 8PM to 8AM Shift Differential available for night shift - call for details Summary & Objective: The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing skilled nursing services within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, (NPA) as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Clinical Care Manager. Essential Functions: - Provides skilled nursing care to patients in Hospice program as directed by the registered nurse, IDT plan of care, and physician’s orders in accordance with agency policies. - Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case. - Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. - Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals. - Prepares clinical visit notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy. - Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing speci...