The Continuous Care (CCN) Hospice Nurse primary responsibility is to provide direct patient care in accordance with physician’s orders. The CCN Hospice LPN provides continuous care visits under the supervision and direction of the RN Case Manager and in accordance with the plan of care. This is a Monday-Friday 6PM-6AM position, and you will be compensated even if there is no overnight case. The CCN will provide care within patient homes and travel throughout the area and towns we serve.
Workflow: • Provide direct patient care as assigned. Report all pertinent findings to the RN Case Manager, physician, and Clinical Manager or designee. • Provide palliative nursing care to patients and families, incorporating psychosocial, cultural, physical, spiritual, and biological components and appropriate nursing intervention as identified in the plan of care developed by the IDG. • Demonstrate competent clinical skills in the areas of medication administration and titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships. • Observe and report signs of adverse reactions and response to treatments to team members and physician. • Consult and collaborate with Hospice IDG to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care. • Document observations/interventions to support higher level of care. • Attend patient deaths; prepare body for transport as needed, educate family on drug disposal methods. • Provide bereavement support to the patient/caregiver family. • Actively participates in the coordination of patient’s hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including contributing to patient and family counseling and education. • Communicate effectively and accurately to team members, patients, families and physicians • Identify problems and potential problem situations to RNCM and/or Clinical leader as they become evident. • Participate in hospice’s total quality improvement process as well as hospice in-service training.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
A minimum of two years of clinical experience, as an MA, CNA or like role
Preferred, minimum one year of hospice or home care experience with a strong knowledge base of community care and associated regulations.
Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
Competitive compensation
Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
Paid time off
Personal Wellness Days
A supportive and employee-centric culture
Comprehensive orientation
Career path
Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
Wellness programs
Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.