Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse job at Gentiva Health Services, Inc. in Tulsa

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is at the momment seeking for Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse on Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:08:07 GMT. I believe that a stronger team begins with me. As a Home Health LPN , you will: Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and Gentiva Health Services policies and procedures. Provide skilled nursing...

Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Tulsa Oklahoma

Description: Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is at the momment seeking for Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse right now, this job will be placed in Oklahoma. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. I believe that a stronger team begins with me.

As a Home Health LPN , you will:
Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a ! RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and Gentiva Health Services policies and procedures.

Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care. Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.

Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.

Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from physician were permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.

Utilize a systematic, individua! lized goal/outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing! plan of care.

Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.

Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is dearly in the best interests of the patient.

Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.

Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.

Required Skills

Qualificati! ons:
LPN or LVN licensed in the state where program is located

Graduate of accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Minimum of one-year general nursing experience

Community health/Hospice or medical/surgical experience

Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill

Self-directed with ability to work with little supervision

Demonstrate excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills

Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner

Required Experience

Keywords: hospice nurse, LPN, LVN, L.P.N., L.V.N, license practical nurse, licensed practical nurse, license vocational nurse, licensed vocational nurse ~MON~
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This job starts available on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:08:07 GMT

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