LPN Palliative Care, VNA of Cape Cod

* Provide palliative care services including symptom management, education on medications and lifestyle changes to enhance quality of life, while collaborating closely with palliative specialist and community providers. * Work with MSW to initiate discussions on advanced directives and goals of care to ensure a smooth and timely transition to hospice. * Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to the Palliative Specialist RN and MD. * Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs. * Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure. * Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis. * Identifies ancillary services needed by patients and families and reports findings to RN. * Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed. * Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources. * Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver. * All other duties as assigned.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

* Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing. * Current LPN license in MA. * CPR certification required. * Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility or the equivalent. * Homecare and computer skills preferred.