Licensed Practical Nurse LPN NEW GRAD - Stepdown

University Hospitals; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Stepdown Unit in Elyria, Ohio. This role involves providing efficient nursing care while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient health. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited practical nursing program and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient nursing care to patients/families.
• Demonstrates technical skills and clear communication.
• Completes required documentation and complies with policies.

Skills

Technical skills

Relationship-based nursing care

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Completion of accredited practical nurse program

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN NEW GRAD - Stepdown (250003V2)

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN NEW GRAD - Stepdown - ( 250003V2 )

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

UH Elyria Medical Center 8 Smytheis a 21-bed Stepdown Unit. We transitioned the floor to a Stepdown Unit in 2024 from a Cardiac Med/Surg unit. We mainly focus on Adult Cardiac,Thoracic, and Vascular surgeries and corresponding medical diagnosis. Elyria Medical Center is a large hospital with a small hospital feel. This is felt throughout the hospital especially on 8 Smythe. We pride ourselves on working as team and no one rests until every patient on the unit is taken care of.Click Here to learn more about 8 Smythe and meet the Nurse Manager!

What You Will Do

• Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
• Completes/submits required documentation.
• Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required During Orientation)

Primary Location

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Elyria

Work Locations

630 East River Street

630 East River Street

Elyria 44035

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