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Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Us?

Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 200 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area. Additionally, Hospice House in Bend, Oregon, is a specialty hospital for inpatient hospice care, creating an oasis of tranquility and comfort for patients and their families.

What You Get to Do : As a vital part of our home care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers hands-on nursing care to individuals and families in their homes. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides care within the scope of their license, following guidance from physicians and other healthcare professionals. This role involves collaborative decision-making and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Implements and evaluates patient care under the supervision of an RN. Participates in the development of a patient-specific care plan.
• Follows plan of care, under the supervision of the physician and RN case manager.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patients physical or emotional condition,
• Provides direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family / significant others regarding nursing care needs in accordance with the plan of care.
• Regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs, communicating any changes in need or condition to the physician, RN, and other necessary clinical staff.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient and documents patient care in electronic medical record according to department standards.
• Delegates, prioritizes, requests, and accepts guidance and assistance from others to ensure delivery of care in a safe and timely manner.
• Makes nursing visits within the patients private home and facilities.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
• Participates in patient care conferences / IDT as directed by the Supervisor.
• Assists the RN in performing specialized procedures as directed.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through continued education and professional development.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the PIC mission and values. Supports the organization.

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