Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice of Cincinnati - Support Team

 Part-Time LPN Position Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 
LPNs are responsible for completing SFVs (Symptom Follow-up Visits) across various care settings, including private homes, hospice facilities, and nursing homes. An SFV is an in-person visit required within two calendar days when moderate to severe pain—or other non-pain symptoms such as diarrhea—are identified during a hospice assessment (either a HOPE Admission or HOPE Update Visit). Mileage reimbursement provided.

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