LPN Inpatient - Nights

Hospice of NW Ohio; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of NW Ohio is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Toledo. This role involves providing direct nursing care, administering medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the physical and emotional needs of patients are met.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, licensed in Ohio, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position is beneficial eligible and requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience required, 1 year in acute care setting.
• Must have both verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct nursing care and administer medications as per orders.
• Report changes in patient's condition to the RN.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of hospice philosophy

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio

Tools

EMR system

Netsmart system

Job description

Toledo
800 S Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43609, USA

36 hours per week; 12 hour shifts; Benefit Eligible!

Qualification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with preferably two (2) years clinical experience; one year (1) in acute care setting.
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Ohio.
• Verification of successful completion of a medication course.
• Has the ability to work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Has working experience charting in an EMR system, Netsmart system preferred.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members regarding care issues.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Must be CPR certified according to the American Heart Association CPR standards.
• Understands and is committed to the hospice philosophy.
• Performs direct nursing care, nursing interventions and prescribed treatments based on established plan of care (POC) and hospice policy and procedures as delegated by the RN.
• Observes and reports patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs as well as changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment plan to the RN.
• Administers medications according to physician orders and hospice polices and procedures. Obtains and processes physician orders.
• Provides appropriate education and information to patients, families, and caregivers related to the patient’s plan of care and needs.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement program.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Holds in strictest confidence all patient information and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LPNs may have exposure to infectious diseases.

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