Outpatient LPN, Primary Care (Worthington)

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an LPN to join our Primary Care team in a day-shift outpatient setting. The role involves providing nursing care to patients, performing assessments, and collaborating with providers, nurses, and medical assistants to deliver high-quality care.

New grads are welcome. You will gain exposure to procedures such as EKGs and urinalysis, while contributing to a supportive, patient-focused environment within a busy medical office.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Ohio license as an LPN.
• BLS certification is required.
• Strong patient-focused, team-based care mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing health assessments and document findings.
• Plan and coordinate nursing interventions and care plans.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and adjust care as needed.
• Delegate tasks to UAPs per state regulations and supervise as appropriate.
• Participate in process improvement and multidisciplinary team activities.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Delegation

Interprofessional collaboration

Care coordination

Education

High School or GED

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, No Weekends & No Holidays Open 7a-5p Offer 8, 9 (1/2 day) and 10 hour shifts Come join our Primary Care team! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients who are seeking day-to-day care. Working in a medical office that provides excellent customer service while focusing on patient-focused care can be incredibly rewarding. As a part of this team, you would be working alongside Medical Providers, Nurse Practitioners and a team of nurses and medical assistants, collaborating to provide top-notch care to patients. With an average of 100-150 patients seen each day, this role offers a dynamic environment where you can collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive patient care. One of the exciting aspects of this role is the exposure you would gain to a variety of procedures, including EKGs, urinalysis, diabetic eye exams and more. This hands‑on experience would allow you to develop skills and knowledge that can benefit both your professional growth and the well‑being of the patients you will be assisting. If you are looking for a role that challenges you, allows you to work in a supportive team environment, and presents opportunities for continuous learning and development, joining the Primary Care team could be a great fit for you! New Grads are encouraged to apply! This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This position serves as a resource for other associates. May communicate instructions, do minor scheduling, and inspect work. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise, but may be consulted by higher management in these areas. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 25% Performs initial, ongoing and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and/or individual. Collects and documents initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities. Reviews data obtained by other members of health care team and incorporates into assessment. Identifies and communicates assessment findings, both initial and ongoing, to appropriate people via referrals, rounds, huddles, reports and care conference, etc. Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. Collaborates assessment findings with providers and members of healthcare team as appropriate. Uses scientific knowledge, Critical thinking skills, technical skills, and effective interpersonal and teaching skills to provide nursing care.
• 25% Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs including: age, size, and development stage. Initiates and/or coordinates care plans and individualizes critical paths/medical management plans. Promotes cost effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination and facilitating patient/family through the health care system. Accountable for quality improvement and clinical outcomes and any other duties assigned. Carries out and documents interventions to assist patient/community to achieve expected outcomes. Uses scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and effective interpersonal skills to provide direct patient care as needed.
• 20% Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.
• 20% Delegates tasks in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes. Reviews work performed by those to whom it is delegated. Coordinates continuity of care as indicated by patient/family/community needs and resources along health/wellness continuum in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Participates in development of self, peers and others, e.g. MAs, nursing students. Coaches other employees and provides feedback to others, as appropriate.
• 10% Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Acts as patient advocate. Participates and shares information from committees, research and self-development programs. Communicates and participates appropriately in staff meetings, and collaborates with providers. Manages resources including personnel, supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Must hold a current license from the State of Ohio. successfully completed Ohio Board of Nursing approved medication course. Basic Life support Provider Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department PCP Rivers Edge Dr

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world‑class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."