Licensed Practical Nurse OCU

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses / incentive eligibility

Retirement contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Earned wage access

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking an LPN to join the Orthopedic Care Unit on a full-time, 36 hours per week schedule with night shifts. Under RN supervision, you will support care planning, assessment, and discharge processes while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient and family teaching, and adherence to unit policies. Ohio licensure and BLS are required, with opportunities for tuition assistance and comprehensive benefits as described by SOMC.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in completion of the nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
• Assists with developing, evaluating and updating a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Assists with the discharge planning process.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
• Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
• Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
• Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
• Performs total patient care.
• Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
• Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Department: Orthopedic Care Unit
Shift/schedule: Full time (36 hrs/wk), nights

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN's primary job function is to assist the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN with implementation of plan of care. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required

Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Assists in completion of the nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.

2. Assists with developing, evaluating and updating a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

3. Assists with the discharge planning process.

4. Provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care.

5. Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.

6. Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

7. Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.

8. Performs total patient care.

9. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy

10. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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