Job Description

Performs the duties in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all assigned patients under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or the Physician. Assists Registered Nurse in complex nursing care for patients. Performs other related functions as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Job Responsibility

• * Provides direct patient care as defined in the New York Nurse Practice Act in the Home, Nursing Facility or Inpatient or Residential Setting.
• * Applies hospice and nursing practice standards to patient care activities.
• * Implements plan of care initiated by the Hospice RN.
• * Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services reflective of plan of care.
• * Reports changes in patient condition or needs to clinical staff.
• * Assess and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information.
• * Participates in coordination of hospice services, reporting needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members, including but not limited to: Hospice Aide, OT, PT, Speech, Nutrition, Skin, Bereavement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor referrals/assessments.
• * Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• * Participates in organization’s Performance Improvement Program.
• * Assists with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• * Assists in post mortem care.
• * Attends IDG meetings and other staff meetings and in-services, as requested.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• Physical Demands:
  • Constant – standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and turning.
  • Frequent – lifts objects from 10 lbs To 150 lbs and pushes objects up to 200 lbs.
  • Occasional – Sitting Lifts with assistance objects greater than 150 lbs and carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Licensure and current registration by New York State Department of Education.
• Valid NYS driver’s license, required.
• Demonstrates proficiency in identified clinical skills required for direct patient care as per policy and procedure.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).