Job Description
LPN After Hours Nurse
This position is an LPN who works outside of scheduled business hours. This person is responsible for being the contact for Triage nursing and responds to calls as they come in while on shift. This position is responsible for completing patient visits and any required follow-up for patient/caregiver needs as well as any scheduled visits after business hours. The nurse builds from the resources of the community and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to meet the holistic needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities with an emphasis on palliative care for hospice patients and rehabilitative care for Home Health patients.
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities:
Patient Care
• Provides nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and within the scope of LPN duties. • Assesses and evaluates patient's status by evaluating patient a...