LPN Trainee - Private Duty Nursing

Cincinnati Children's•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on patient safety and well-being. The LPN Trainee will monitor patients, ensure a safe environment, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. This position requires adherence to all regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR Certification to be obtained during CCHMC orientation and with renewal in accordance with organizational requirements
Completion of Crisis Prevention De-escalation Training obtained within 3 months of hire
Participates in all required CCHMC training and attends required in-services related to mental health training.

Nice To Haves

Related health care experience
Experience with the care of behaviorally challenging and/or mentally delayed patient population

Responsibilities

Visually monitor patients at all times in the same room, including accompaniment to the bathroom.
Monitor the environment for safety.
Integrate age-specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care.
Observe the patient and provide personal and safety needs as delegated by the registered nurse.
Reassure the patient and family that Patient Safety Attendant presence is for their safety.
Offer concise and respectful choices and consequences.
Adhere to individualized patient safety precautions.
Utilize supplies and equipment as directed.
Promote a calm patient environment and reduce environmental stimulation.
Maintain clean, safe surroundings and patient/family privacy and respect.
Exhibit a nonjudgmental and empathetic attitude.
Contribute to a positive patient and family experience.
Listen to patient and family and remain engaged.
Acknowledge feelings and provide silent time for reflection.
Report patient needs to Patient Services staff.
Promptly report any change in patient behavior to the nurse.
Promptly call for assistance and notify the nurse of urgent or immediate patient needs/concerns.
Refer family to nursing staff as appropriate.
Demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions.
Complete timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.
Assist with keeping the area organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
Respond and assist the clinical team as needed (e.g., transporting patients, gathering supplies, assisting with patient care).
Exhibit knowledge and behavior in emergency situations.
Demonstrate effective documentation in the electronic medical record.
Demonstrate effective use of department information systems (e.g., patient call system, Voalte phones, desk phones, emergency code activation switch).
Utilize hospital information systems effectively (e.g., Outlook, Kronos, ELM, Mosby).