LPN Crisis Care

Company: St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care
Location: Titusville
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

#CBCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED:Requires a valid, current Florida LPN license and a valid Florida driver's license.EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Minimum 1 year clinical experience, preferably in hospice, home health, oncology, acute care or public health. Ability to read, write and speak English. Bi-lingual preferred. Ability to manage time and phone calls received from patients, families, physicians and Triage RN on shift. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift, push, pull twenty five (25) pounds without difficulty. Good visual and audio acuity. Able to work under varying degrees of stress.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:* PRN visits, crisis care visits, information visits, tuck-ins, coordination of discharge of patient's from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for patient's entering the HOSF program.* Collects and analyzes data from patient's medical history, nursing assessments, and staff input on an ongoing basis.* Keen clinical observation of patient's condition, response to treatment/medications and recommend changes to patient's Plan of Care.* Coordinates care of patients with other HOSF team members through case conferences, consultations with MD's and community agencies.* Prepares complete and accurate documentation in accordance with all HOSF policies and procedures, Federal/State regulations and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.* Maintains strict confidentiality and respect for patient/family privacy and possessions.* Practices Universal Precautions and safety at all times.* Teaches patient/family skills needed to maintain patient in comfort and perform personal hygiene activities.* Provides emotional support to patients, family and other caregivers.

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