People who are diagnosed with an acute or chronic serious illness go through a lot of stress. Palliative care provides support for those suffering from pain or other symptoms of chronic diseases.
Pain Management
People who are diagnosed with an acute or chronic serious illness can suffer from pain as a result. Palliative care focuses on providing personalized support for these patients, helping them reach a higher quality of life.
Careers at Hospice of Southwest Ohio
Hospice of Southwest Ohio and Carebridge Palliative and Primary Care are currently hiring for the following positions:
The LPN will adhere to patient assignments as directed by the Team manager providing personal care, observation and procedures as directed by the RN Case Manager.
LPN meets the safety needs of the patient using equipment safely and properly
LPN assists in all aspects of activities of daily living as needed.
LPN obtains vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure as requested by the RN Case Manager.
LPN performs skin assessment and proper skin care to prevent skin breakdown and may perform dressing changes as directed by the RN Case Manager.
LPN reports on patient’s condition and significant changes to the RN Case Manager.
LPN assists in ambulation and ROM exercise as directed by the RN Case Manager.
LPN provides assistance as needed with household management.
LPN provides respite for patient’s family or caregiver when at bedside as needed
LPN will follow both HSWO and HSWO POC in providing patient care. Documents this care at the time of service either electronically or per paper chart
Interacts collaboratively with all team members.
Performs other job-related tasks not stated in this description.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for hospice nursing.
Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit, patients rights, advanced directives, available HSWO services, patient participation requirements for the end of life care, available resources available to patients and families at end of life
Demonstrates knowledge of the concepts of death and dying including: normal vs. abnormal dying process, cultural attitudes toward death, patient and family values and belief systems, denial and coping mechanisms, patient and family goals for the end of life care, grief and anticipatory grief.
Job Specifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; licensed practical nurse with a current State of Ohio license.
One year experience in acute care, long term or hospice care nursing
Shift is 7pm-7am.
Salary is based upon experience.
**Medical, dental and vision are available after 30 days of hire following the first of the month. 401k is available after 6 months of hire. PTO starts accruing from day one.
