LPN - Med/Surg 5

University Hospitals

Beachwood (DE)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide safe, efficient age-specific nursing care using the nursing process. You will complete documentation, deliver relationship-based care, and collaborate to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

Requires a completed accredited LPN program (or current enrollment), 2+ years of nursing experience, and an Ohio or Multi-State Compact license with BLS at hire.

Qualifications

Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in nursing program.
2+ years nursing experience (Level II) required.
Licensed Practical Nurse license (Ohio or Multi State Compact) required.
BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Functions in accordance with Ohio board of nursing standards.
Completes and submits required documentation.
Delivers relationship-based nursing care with safe practice.
Demonstrates technical skills for safe care and positive outcomes.
Communicates clearly and collaborates to optimize patient care and operations.
Develops professionally and contributes to nursing practice.
Demonstrates leadership to influence clinical outcomes.

Skills

LPN scope

Clinical equipment

CNE requirements

Peer reviews

Leadership development

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

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.

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