Compassionate LPN — Hands-on Patient Care & Team Impact

Ohio State University Physicians; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services under physician direction. You will perform nursing procedures, document vital signs, administer medications, and support patient care plans in a collaborative outpatient setting.

The role requires an Ohio Practical Nursing license, a commitment to safety and infection control, and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Practical Nursing License in the state of Ohio.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Compassionate, team players who are focused on providing the best care possible for their patients!

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high‑quality patient care within the LPN scope of practice, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, administering medications/IV fluids, performing treatments, and collecting specimens.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms; assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and real‑time documentation as appropriate.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize and report changes or adverse reactions, educate patients within scope, and coordinate laboratory specimens, results, and follow‑up care.
• Maintain clinical operations by sterilizing equipment, managing supplies and inventory, supporting scheduling and clerical tasks, and adhering to safety, infection control, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, effective communication with supervisors, ongoing skills training, system usage, travel as needed, and completion of assigned duties or special projects.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Ohio State University Physicians is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services under physician direction. You will perform nursing procedures, document vital signs, administer medications, and support patient care plans in a collaborative outpatient setting.

The role requires an Ohio Practical Nursing license, a commitment to safety and infection control, and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach.