Home Health LVN

Job description

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus Position Summary: The LPN/LVN provides holistic nursing care to patients and families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the Plan of Care. This role supports patients and families by anticipating changes in condition, promoting patient and family choice, ensuring continuity of care, and enhancing quality of life for patients at the end of life. Position Specific Responsibilities: - • Provide LPN/LVN-level hospice nursing services as established by the supervising RN. - Observe and report patient data to the RN for use in developing the Plan of Care. - Implement nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care and hospice policies. - Anticipate disease progression and implications for symptom management. - Educate patients and families about care needs and anticipated changes in condition. - Assist patients and families with understanding insurance benefits and managing care in a cost-effective manner. - Document observations, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established standards. - Manage assigned caseload and communicate Plan of Care updates to the RN as appropriate. - Coll...