LPN (GPC)

Healthcare Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis is seeking a licensed practical nurse to administer skilled direct and indirect patient care under physician supervision. You will record readings, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team in a clinic setting.

Applicants must have an Ohio LPN license, CPR certification, and a pharmacology course. Excellent communication and data interpretation skills are essential to assess and guide patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
• Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written manner, and to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
• Ability to read, calculate, and prepare medication, and to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and apply clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, under the direction of a physician, in a warm and friendly manner.
• Accurately takes and records measurements or readings.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Works collaboratively with other caregivers in the office.
• Performs practice-based procedures.
• Scribes for physicians and/or advanced practice providers.

Skills

Effective communication

Data interpretation

Clinical knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Education

Ohio LPN license

CPR certification

Pharmacology course

Job description

Position Overview

The LPN administers skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the physician or advanced practice provider. The role requires adherence to universal precautions and compliance with infection control policies. The incumbent carries out job requirements as delegated by and under the supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, or registered nurse.

Essential Duties

• Provides patient care, under the direction of a physician, in a warm and friendly manner.
• Accurately takes and records measurements or readings.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Works collaboratively with other caregivers in the office.
• Performs practice-based procedures.
• Scribes for physicians and/or advanced practice providers.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
• Completion of an approved pharmacology course.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written manner, and to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
• Ability to read, calculate, and prepare medication, and to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and apply clinical knowledge.

Patient-Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations

• Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values: Performs work in a quality-focused manner, treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect, is results-oriented, acknowledges diversity, encourages peers to own change, anticipates and exceeds customer needs, engages others with patience, creates positive first impressions, and resolves issues.
• Patient Centered Care: Introduces self and role, connects with everyone, communicates effectively, asks for feedback, anticipates needs, maintains a positive environment, preserves dignity and privacy, responds in a timely manner, and ensures courteous exit.
• Promotes Patient and Employee Safety: Demonstrates safe patient handling, safe material handling, knowledge of infectious disease precautions, anti-slip/trip/fall awareness, and contributes to a safe environment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• May work in an environment with exposure to potentially dangerous/infectious materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions, including PPE.
• Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

Genesis is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.