The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located.
Schedule - 12 hour shifts- DAYS
- 8a-8p
- 1:1 patient care
- May do home visits when needed
- weekend rotation
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
- Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.
- Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
- Reports significant findings...