Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati - Crisis Care

TriHealth; Blue Ash (OH); A distancia; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift differential

Crisis care incentive

Descripción de la vacante

TriHealth is seeking a Continuous Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care for hospice patients during acute crises. Care is delivered in patients' homes and community settings, with travel to various facilities covered by mileage reimbursement.

Night shift (7pm-7:30am) and every third weekend inclusion are required. This role offers shift differentials and crisis care incentives, along with TriHealth's comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (NAPNES if prior to 1988).
• RN licensure acceptable per policy.

Responsabilidades

• Collects data for nursing assessment and documents observations.
• Communicates findings to RN and health team members.
• Contributes to plan of care and implements it per scope of practice.
• Administers medications within licensure and safety standards.
• Maintains patient rights, dignity, and a safe therapeutic environment.
• Documents plan of care and patient response in a timely manner.
• Participates in discharge planning and goal development.
• Delegates tasks within scope and collaborates with physicians and caregivers.

Conocimientos

BLS

NAPNES certification

RN licensure acceptable

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic nursing knowledge

Educación

LPN

Descripción del empleo

The Continuous Care (CC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to hospice patients experiencing acute symptom crises requiring Continuous Home Care services. The CC LPN delivers compassionate, skilled nursing care focused on symptom management, patient comfort, safety, and support for caregivers during periods of increased patient need. Care is provided in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, and other community settings.

Location:

Hospice of Cincinnati – This Position requires travel (mileage reimbursement)

Work Schedule:

• Full Time) every third weekend requirement)

• Night Shift (7pm-730am)

Incentives & Benefits:

$4 Shift Differential

$6 Crisis Care Incentive

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 use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

This position contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and documenting objective and subjective data. This position also participates in the development of the Nursing component of the plan of care at the direction of an RN, physician, dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist, and implements 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. Contributes to the evaluation of client responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Job 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

Job 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/documents patient and resident care plan. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient rights and dignity. 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. Contributes to the evaluation of patient response to nursing care delivered. 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. Builds collegial relationships with physician offices and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speak to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice; all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community