PRN LPN Nights Crisis Care Job in Sarasota 34238, Florida Us

Statement of Purpose:

Under physician’s orders and RN supervision, the Crisis Care (CC) Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the observation of patient/family needs and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit. As outlined in the plan of care, the CC LPN utilizes nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit. The CC LPN provides emotional support during times of crisis to the patient/family unit.

Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:
Under the direction of the RN case manager, provides clinical, physical, and emotional support to patients as directed in plan of care, reporting significant changes in patient condition as needed. Provides support to family/caregiver reporting psychosocial/spiritual needs to team.

1. Promotes and practices the Tidewell mission and core values approaching patient, family, and caregivers with compassion and respect.
2. Nursing documentation displays accuracy, timeliness, legibility, professional terminology and awareness of legal implications when nursing care is delivered.
3. Presents concise, pertinent oral and written information to Team; respects input from all disciplines.
4. Submits paperwork in a timely manner, and demonstrates responsibility in work attendance.
5. Performs within the framework of the philosophies, policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
6. Communicates accurately and completely to staff members, patients, families and supervisors; utilizes positive approach when working with other staff members.
7. Attends Tidewell Hospice scheduled meetings.

Physical Requirements:

1. Heavy work; exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently (frequently: activity or condition exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to move objects, including the human body.
2. Standing/Walking: Must stand/walk frequently and intermittently to accomplish tasks. May also chose to stand while completing alternate duties.
3. Lifting: Must frequently raise objects including the human body, from a lower to higher position or move objects, including the human body, horizontally from position to position.
4. Pushing/Pulling: Must occasionally use upper extremities to push and/or pull objects, including the human body, in a sustained motion.
5. Climbing: Must frequently climb in and out of car. Must frequently ascend and descend stairs, uneven surfaces, or obstacles, which may be located indoors or outdoors, and may not be handicap-accessible.
6. Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Must frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch during the provision of patient care.
7. Balancing: Must maintain balance, which is necessary for ordinary locomotion and body equilibrium.
8. Sitting: Must sit frequently when traveling to patients’ home and may also choose to sit while completing administrative duties.
9. Reaching: Must frequently reach to administer patient care services, treatments and procedures.
10. Fingering/Grasping: Must frequently finger and/or grasp objects, including medical supplies/equipment, the human body and a writing instrument, during the provision of patient care.
11. Feeling: Must frequently touch objects, including the human body, to perceive attributes such as size, shape, temperature, or texture.
12. Talking: Must frequently exchange information in person on the telephone to patients, doctors, family members, and co-workers by means of the spoken word.
13. Repetitive motion, including writing and driving.
14. Sensory Needs: Must possess fine motor skills, visual acuity, (including near and far vision) color discrimination and depth perception, and those senses necessary for patient observation, communication and driving, including sight, touch, hearing, and smell.

Working Conditions:

1. Subject to environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
2. Subject to a variety of physical conditions within individual patient homes; safety issues may include basic home safety, environmental safety, and bathroom safety.
3. Subject to occasional exposure to hazards associated with blood and potentially infectious materials.
4. Subject to occasional exposure to hazardous substance and hazardous waste.

Educational/Professional:

1. Graduate of school of vocational nursing.
2. Current, clear and active license in the State of Florida or current licensure from another State plus a temporary Florida permit.
3. Ability to communicate in English, bilingual Spanish preferred.
4. One year of recent health care experience required.
5. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
6. Valid State of Florida driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

“Under the direction of a Tidewell Hospice (RN)” means that the RN has delegated infusion therapy functions to a LPN. The RN does not, in all instances, have to be on premises with the CC LPN. “Direct Supervision” means that the RN must be on the premises and immediately physically available in order for the CC LPN to perform duty.

1. Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Tidewell Hospice clinical and administrative policy and procedures such as; pain medication titration under the direction of a Tidewell Hospice RN, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
2. Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions; response to treatments and results of dressing changes.
3. Participates in shifts providing 24 hour a day, 7-day a week patient care, responding to physical and psychosocial needs as identified by Tidewell Hospice RN.
4. Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.
5. Provides bereavement support to the patient caregiver/family, as required.
6. Accepts responsibility and is accountable for nursing actions; requests supervision when needed; performs within the guidelines established by the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
7. Ability to work flexible hours as required meeting identified patient needs committing to a rotation of every other weekend and holiday.
8. Solid keyboarding skills with free-form and data entry proficiency of  30-35 wpm.

Machines/Equipment, Tools Used:

1. Equipment utilized in a clinical practice
2. Fax, telephone and computer/printer.
3. Is able to type and use a computer keyboard with ease.

In order to be considered for this position please apply online at www.tidewell.org/careers /.

Tidewell Hospice is an EEO/ M/F/D/V/AA/ Drug-free Workplace Employer