Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) MEDS- POST-ACUTE, Bridgeway Pointe, PRN, Varied

UCHealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is hiring a PRN License Practical Nurse (LPN Meds) for Bridgeway Pointe for the varied shift at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care. The Bridgeway Pointe Nurse will support Daniel Drake's Bridgeway Pointe delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. This unit has a total of 72 residents within our assisted living facility and has other beds for memory care. Our nurses help pass medications to these residents and provide the best care to those residents within our facility.

Requirements

• Minimum Required: High School or GED
• Educational Certification for Practical Nursing
• State of Ohio LPN License, BLS

Nice To Haves

• Prefers an Associate's degree
• Prefers 1-2 Years of equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Contributes recommendations to the RN regarding the interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with other health care team members within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Provides input to the RN regarding establishing and prioritizing a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including the patient's response to nursing interventions and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED