Licensed Practical Nurse

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Student Health Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering primary and ambulatory care to students. You will perform patient intake, vitals, charting in the EHR, and assist clinicians with procedures, injections, and IV therapy.

Must have an approved LPN program graduate status, Ohio license or eligibility, and BLS. Commitment to background checks and health screening is required; shift is 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved practical nursing program.
• Current Ohio LPN license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Worker certification or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• IV Certification and experience in clinical settings.
• Successful completion of background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and ambulatory care to students.
• Obtain patient reason for visit and monitor vital signs.
• Assist providers with procedures and administer injections.
• Administer IV fluids and document all information in the EHR.

Skills

IV administration

EHR experience

Vital signs assessment

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of approved LPN program

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

IV Certification

EHR systems

Job description

Job Title:Licensed Practical NurseDepartment:Student Life | Student Health Services

Student Health Services a department of the Office of Student Life, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians and other health care professionals to provide primary care, ambulatory care, and clinical services to students at The Ohio State University. The LPN serves as one of the primary initial contacts with clinical services; by providing patient care, obtaining patient reason for visit, vital signs, and other clinical information; assists providers with procedures; administers injections and other medication, carries out clinical orders, Intravenous fluids (IV) and documents all information in the electronic health record. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

Required: Graduated from an approved school of practical nursing; current Ohio LPN-Pharmacology license or ability to obtain prior to start date; American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Health Care Worker certification or able to obtain prior to start date; IV Certification and experience; experience with electronic health information management systems. Successful completion of background check and health screening.

Desired: 2 years’ work experience in an ambulatory care setting; experience working with an adolescent age population; working knowledge of communicable disease and control.

Additional Information

Targeted hiring range is $22.36 to $27.88/hr. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check.

Career Roadmap Designation

https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/
Function: Nursing

Sub Function: Licensed Practical Nurse

Career Level: Clincial 2

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Office of Student Life Mission Statement:

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location:Wilce Student Health Center (0294)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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