DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.  Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.  Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.  Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience.  Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in Colorado.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification for Healthcare Workers

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. Ensign Services, Inc. provides recruiting services for operations in the skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice industries.

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