What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Inpatient - Nights position at Hospice of Northwest Ohio?
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.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- 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.
