LPN - 6 SOUTH (ONCOLOGY UNIT)

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and to work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team.

Under the direction of the RN and in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, you will document care, administer medications as prescribed, and support safe, high-quality nursing practice in Memorial 6 South.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as an LPN through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain AHA BLS training.
• IV Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers treatments and medications as prescribed; observes patient responses and reports adverse reactions.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others to conduct nursing practice.
• LPN is a patient advocate, promotes safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Skills

Computer skills

Organization

Time management

Detail oriented

Communication

Team interaction

Education

LPN license Ohio

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Department Summary

Memorial 6 South consists of 26 private rooms. The types of patients seen on Memorial 6 South include: medical patients with an oncology diagnosis, medical patients admitted with hematological disorders, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic oncology procedures, patients requiring administration of chemotherapy and/or blood/blood products, patients admitted for radium/iridium implants, post-ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is oncology related and patients requiring IV conscious sedation for oncological procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• IV Certification, preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Complete required orientation for position.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

• Lifting 0-10 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 10-20 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 20-35 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 35-50 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting 50-75 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting 75-100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Lifting over 100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Forward Reaching
• Frequent 34-65%
• Overhead Reaching
• Frequent 34-65%
• Standing
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Walking
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Sitting
• Occasional 10-33%
• Climbing
• Occasional 10-33%
• Stairs/Ladder
• Occasional 10-33%
• Bending/Stooping
• Frequent 34-65%
• Twisting/Turning
• Occasional 10-33%
• Kneeling/Squatting
• Occasional 10-33%
• Crawling
• Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying 0-10 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 10-20 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 20-35 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 35-50 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying 50-100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying over 100 lbs
• Never
• Grasping/repetitive sustained
• Frequent 34-65%
• Fine motor coordination
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Vision: Near/Far/Color
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.