LPN - Support Services

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System invites applications for an LPN to support inpatient care. The role partners with RNs to collect data, implement and evaluate nursing care, and delegate tasks to LPN/PCT teammates. On-call response within sixty minutes is required.

Strong customer service, EMR skills, and ability to work under pressure are essential. Graduate of an accredited nursing program with BLS; ACLS required or obtained within 6 months. 1–3 years of direct inpatient care preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (LPN).
• BLS required; ACLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• On-call availability within 60 minutes.
• 1–3 years of direct inpatient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect data, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and delegate tasks to LPN/PCT teammates.
• Be prepared to cover in other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Team collaboration

EMR experience

Attention to detail

Math skills

Cardiac care knowledge

On-call readiness

Education

LPN nursing diploma or certificate

Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia

Intermediate Cardiac Dysrhythmia

Job description

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures. The LPN functions as a partner to the Registered Nurse with the goal of providing quality patient care. The LPN responsibilities include collecting data, implementing and evaluating nursing care. The LPN is responsible for providing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Must observe, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient’s response to care based upon clinical skills. Patient care will be delivered by the LPN who is partnered with one or two other caregivers that may include an RN, another LPN, and/or a PCT. The LPN is responsible for delegating appropriate tasks to the LPN/PCT partners(s). On call response time required within sixty (60) minutes.

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia class is required within 6 months of hire. Intermediate Cardiac Dysrhythmia Class required within 1 year of hire.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio. Current BLS required. ACLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience: One to three years’ experience specific to direct inpatient care preferred.

Skills: Must have excellent “customer service” skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes and be “on call” per department requirements. Be cooperative and collaborative, and have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency while under stress. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience. Must be able to print and write legibly and accurately. Possess the ability to calculate simple mathematics and follow instructions. Must have pre and post-care knowledge of patients undergoing a cardiac or vascular procedure. Will be required to cover in other departments as needed