LPN - ARHH

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Acute Care team. You will apply the nursing process to plan and provide patient care in coordination with the RN PCM and the patient’s physician.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of acute care experience, be a graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing, hold an Ohio LPN license and pharmacy card, and be willing to travel to patients’ homes within a 60-mile radius.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing.
• 2–3 years of clinical acute care experience.
• Current Ohio LPN license and pharmacy card.
• Must be able to travel to patients' homes within a 60-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in coordination with the RN PCM and the patient's physician for acute care.

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Ohio LPN license

Pharmacy card

Job description

Using the nursing process implements the plan of care established by the patient's RN PCM, in coordination with the patient's physician for Acute Care.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing

Required Length and Type of Experience

• Recommend minimum of 2-3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting. Able to provide independent transportation.

Required Licensure or Certification

• Current Ohio LPN license and pharmacy card.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a telephone, analyze and prepare written records, and provide hands-on care to clients. Requires normal range of hearing to communicate with staff, clients, physicians, and other health care providers. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs. Traveling to patient's homes in a 60-mile radius in all kinds of weather. Must be able to access a wide variety of home structures. Involves dealing with frequent changes, stressful situations, and need to problem solve.