LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-STAFF-DIVERSIFIED SERVICES ENT

TriHealth

United States, Ohio, Cincinnati

375 Dixmyth Ave (Show on map)

Nov 16, 2024

Job Overview:

This position assists physician and/or registered nurse in providing clinical care and/or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs. This position also 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 and contributes to the evaluation of patient 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
Current RN licensure is also acceptable
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities:

Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice and organizational policy. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Documents medications timely according to nursing standards. Assists in answering medication questions, proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.
Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.
Determines supply needs for the nursing department. Orders supply's necessary to maintain the needs of the department.
Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
Coordinates Monthly Turn over regarding Medication Administration Records. Participates in monthly review of MARS and develops MAR for new participant as indicated.
Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment. Documents ongoing observations and communicates observations and findings to other health care team members. Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
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