LPN, Ambulatory Westlake

Specialty_Care_UHMSO; Westlake (OH); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals in Westlake, Ohio, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for ambulatory care. The role focuses on age-specific nursing care following established nursing processes to help patients attain and maintain optimal health status.

Responsibilities include documentation, delivering relationship-based care, and collaboration with the care team to optimize clinical operations. LPN licensure and BLS are required upon hire, with 2+ years of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• Minimum 2+ years nursing experience (Level II).
• Completion of accredited practical nursing program or currently enrolled in a nursing program.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe, efficient age-specific nursing care.
• Document and submit required records.
• Deliver relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrate technical skills for safe practice and positive outcomes.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate to optimize patient care.
• Develop professionally and contribute to nursing practice.
• Exercise leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes.

Kenntnisse

LPN knowledge

Clinical skills

Ausbildung

Practical nursing program

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - LPN, Ambulatory Westlake (260006A0)

LPN, Ambulatory Westlake - ( 260006A0 )

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.

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

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

Work Experience

• 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (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)
• Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
• Level II Only: 3 Peer Reviews. Committee Involvement. 5 criteria with evidence of each.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionaly
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Westlake

Work Locations

Westlake 44145

Job

Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse