Bluebird Hospice (LPN) FT Triage Licensed Practical Nurse

Hospice Weekend Triage LPC

Bluebird Health is an Idaho-based home-based care services company focused on providing our patients, employees, and community partner’s excellent care and experience. We truly find Joy Through Service.

We are seeking a full time LPN to join our amazing Hospice team.

Summary:

The Hospice triage nurse follows up on patient driven care plans and clinical interventions, supports interdisciplinary team, and ensure highest quality of care and family experience.

Schedule:

Friday – Monday 8:00am-5:00pm

Education:

· Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Licenses/Certification:

· Current LPN License (ID or Compact)  

· Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain

· Licensed drive with an insured automobile in good working order

Experience:

· 1+ years Nursing experience.  Hospice experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Working Friday-Monday 8-5 in a hybrid in office/remote position
• Patient coordination for hospice and home health patients.
• Triage phone calls for home health and hospice case managers.
• Candidate should have experience with wound care/wound vacs and be able to give guidance over the phone .
• Candidate should have experience with foley/supra pubic catheters and be able to give guidance over the phone.
• Efficiently use an EMR to maintain proper records on all patients.
• Knowledge of Oasis review
• Be able to receive verbal orders from providers and accurately document orders.
• Coordinates home health & hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed. 
• Consult with the attending physician and/or Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
• Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
• Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
• Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.
• Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.
• Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
• Provide dietary counseling, taking in account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
• Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
• Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.
• Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
• Evaluate the patient’s environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.
• Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it’s appropriate to offer them.
• Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning for care.
• Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.
• Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
• Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition. 
• Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and possible resolution.
• Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
• Participate in staff development meetings.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Below are listed examples)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes. 
• Must have no exceptions to LPN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencied before actual hands-on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computer, telephone, thermometer, B/P cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand washing materials and other various pieces of office equipment and medical equipment.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgement. 

Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives

• Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to “Joy through service”.
• Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the CAPLICO values of the company – Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love one Another, Intelligent Risk Taking,  Celebration, and Ownership. 
• Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding employee/client expectations.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements.
• Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude, and appearance.
• Enriches the company culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events.
• Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration.  Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
• Complies with company guidelines/policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations. Seeks clarification of leaders when there are questions of policy or governing law.
• Protects employee/patient/resident/client privacy and dignity.
• Maintains positivity while interacting with co-workers, clients, and guests at the company.