Evelyn's House LPN
BJC HealthCare
Additional Information About the Role Rare licensed practical nurse opening for Evelyn's House. Be a part of compassionate end of life care team making a difference in patients and family members lives. 36 hours - 3 week rotation Hours: 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Evelyn’s House is the newest addition to BJC Hospice and BJCs continuum of care for patients with life-limiting illness. Evelyn’s House staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in pain and symptom management, counseling, and bereavement services for the dying. BJC Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. BJC Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN. Responsibilities Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning. Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Implements plan of care with regard to the patient‘s age and developmental needs. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED - Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License LPN - IV Cert Preferred Requirements Experience
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