LPN - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 6 EAST (MEDICAL UNIT)

Aultman Health System; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health System in Canton, Ohio, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the 6 East Medical Unit. The LPN will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN and participate in patient and family teaching within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: Ohio LPN licensure, BLS, and strong communication. Full-time, day shift, 7a-7p, every other weekend and holiday; aligned with Ohio Nurse Practice Act standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active LPN license with Ohio Board of Nursing.
• AHA BLS training certification required (RQI preferred).
• IV Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Teach patients and families as part of care planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team to maintain nursing standards.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.

Skills

Computer skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

Job description

LPN - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 6 EAST (MEDICAL UNIT)

Req# 36389

Aultman Health Foundation , CANTON , OH

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Day Shift , 7a-7p every other weekend/every other holiday

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

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.

Department Summary

Memorial 6 East is an Accountable Care Unit (ACU) which consists of 26 private rooms. Patients receive high-quality, comprehensive , patient-centered care from a diverse multidisciplinary team. The unit is designed to provide care for medical and surgical patients requiring oxygen supplementation, blood administration, and other various treatments. Common diagnoses include GI Bleed, pneumonia, and sepsis. In acute situations, appropriate interventions may be initiated for stabilization with subsequent timely transfer to a step-down or ICU level of care.

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

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.

Department Skills

• 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.

Department Working Conditions

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.

Physical Addendum

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

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

Occasional 10-33%

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Occasional 10-33%

Frequent 34-65%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Occasional 10-33%

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

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 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.