Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice of Cincinnati - Support Team - Optional

About the role

This role contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and documenting objective and subjective data. It involves participating in the development of the Nursing component of the plan of care at the direction of an RN, physician, dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist, and implementing the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act. The position also evaluates client responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment.
• Documents ongoing observations per unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Communicates observations and findings to the RN and other health team members as appropriate.
• Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in data collection.
• Contributes to the plan of care.
• Maintains current plan of care by updating as needed.
• Contributes to the development of both short and long term goals for patients, which include discharge planning.
• Communicates plan of care to patient/resident, family and health team members.
• Implements plan of care and implements/document patient and resident care plan.
• Prioritizes the workload according to patient needs, preferences, and the needs of the unit/facility.
• Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures.
• Completes patient assignment, including documentation within scheduled time frame.
• Bases intervention on clinical data, desired outcomes, nursing judgment and standards of care.
• Documents according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice.
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards.
• Administers medications within scope of licensure in a timely and safe manner.
• Uses equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Interprets and executes physician orders accurately.
• Maintains working knowledge of unit/TriHealth policy and procedure changes.
• Maintains unit specific skill competency validation.
• Communicates to RN/physician in a timely manner the response to care delivered.
• Documents response of treatment measures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Initiates or participates in activities that promote growth and development within the practice of nursing.
• Utilizes Chain of Command appropriately.
• Buils collegial relationships with physician offices and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (NAPNES) certification-if graduated prior to 1988.
• Current RN licensure is also acceptable.
• Basic knowledge of the Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care.
• Compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home-care setting.

Skills

• Ability to collect and document objective and subjective data.
• Knowledge of the Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences.
• Ability to communicate observations and findings to the RN and other health team members.
• Ability to prioritize workload according to patient needs.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to implement and document the plan of care.
• Ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
• Ability to interpret and execute physician orders.
• Ability to maintain and update the plan of care.
• Ability to delegate tasks within the scope of nursing practice.
• Ability to perform technical skills according to policy and procedure.
• Ability to evaluate client responses to nursing care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health team members.
• Ability to build collegial relationships with physician offices and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please visit this link to view TriHealth’s benefits.

Schedule

This is a PRN role with varying shifts. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel.

Pay

The pay rate for this role is determined based on experience and qualifications.