Licensed Practical Nurse - Wellness

OhioHealth Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse settings, collaborating with the health care team. The LPN delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) and uses Ohio Nurse Practice Act criteria to guide practice.

This role serves as a resource and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires an Ohio LPN license, BLS, and the ability to contribute to quality improvement and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio LPN license.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document and coordinate patient care.
• Delegation of tasks to UAPs per Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum.
• Delegate nursing tasks to UAPs perOhio Nurse Practice Act and supervise as allowed.
• Document and communicate assessment findings and care plans.
• Participate in quality improvement and care coordination activities.
• Maintain a safe, efficient environment and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Delegation to UAPs

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This position serves as a resource for other associates. May communicate instructions, do minor scheduling, and inspect work. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise, but may be consulted by higher management in these areas. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 25% Performs initial, ongoing and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and/or individual. Collects and documents initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities. Reviews data obtained by other members of health care team and incorporates into assessment. Identifies and communicates assessment findings, both initial and ongoing, to appropriate people via referrals, rounds, huddles, reports and care conference, etc. Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. Collaborates assessment findings with providers and members of healthcare team as appropriate. Uses scientific knowledge, Critical thinking skills, technical skills, and effective interpersonal and teaching skills to provide nursing care.
• 25% Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs including: age, size, and development stage. Initiates and/or coordinates care plans and individualizes critical paths/medical management plans. Promotes cost effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination and facilitating patient/family through the health care system. Accountable for quality improvement and clinical outcomes and any other duties assigned. Carries out and documents interventions to assist patient/community to achieve expected outcomes. Uses scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and effective interpersonal skills to provide direct patient care as needed.
• 20% Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.
• 20% Delegates tasks in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes. Reviews work performed by those to whom it is delegated. Coordinates continuity of care as indicated by patient/family/community needs and resources along health/wellness continuum in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Participates in development of self, peers and others, e.g. MAs, nursing students. Coaches other employees and provides feedback to others, as appropriate.
• 10% Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Acts as patient advocate. Participates and shares information from committees, research and self-development programs. Communicates and participates appropriately in staff meetings, and collaborates with providers. Manages resources including personnel, supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Must hold a current license from the State of Ohio.
• successfully completed Ohio Board of Nursing approved medication course.
• Basic Life support Provider

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

OHES Wellness

Join us!

• ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, feder