LPN - Emergency Services

Portage_Medical_Center; Ravenna (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$2,000 Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospitals in Ohio requires an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Services unit. You will provide safe, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process and ensure thorough documentation, while communicating clearly with patients, families, and the care team.

Requirements include an active Ohio LPN license (or multi-state compact) and BLS on hire; 2+ years nursing experience is preferred, with a $2,000 bonus for nurses with more than one year of LPN experience.

Formación

• Completion of accredited practical nurse program.
• 2+ years of nursing experience (Level II)
• LPN license (Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact) upon hire, BLS certification upon hire

Responsabilidades

• Provides safe, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process.
• Completes and submits required documentation.
• Delivers effective relationship-based nursing care and collaborates with the care team.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Care planning

PHI compliance

Educación

Accredited Practical Nurse Program

Herramientas

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - LPN - Emergency Services (260008DC)

LPN - Emergency Services - ( 260008DC )

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.

• 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)
• 1 year of LPN experience preferred
• $2000 Bonus for nurses with more than 1 year of LPN experience

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) or obtained during nursing orientation

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• 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 Occasionally
• 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

Work Locations

6847 N Chestnut St

6847 N Chestnut St

Job

Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse