Licensed Practical Nurse

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Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as a Hospice Aide dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field‑based or home‑care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient‑centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location

Hospice of Cincinnati – This position requires travel (.72 cents mileage reimbursement)

Work Schedule

This is a PRN role, Shift Varies

Incentives & Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement

Optional team members are required to work three shifts in a six‑week scheduling period. For optional team members who work in areas that are open on weekends, one of those shifts must be worked on the weekend, which is defined as Friday night shift, Saturday day/night shift and Sunday day/night shift. Holidays are required to work two holidays per year, as assigned by the manager. Of the two holidays, one holiday will be a major (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year) and one holiday will be a minor (Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day).

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 – Consistently
• Standing – Occasionally
• 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

• 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