Staff Nurse (Acute) - LPN - Float

Holzer-Health-System; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Holzer-Health-System seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under the supervision of the RN, following unit and hospital policies. The nurse will assist with patient teaching and may work across multiple units according to patient needs.

The Float Nurse will schedule shifts on the float schedule and may be assigned to telemetry, medical/surgical, or patient rehabilitation based on coverage needs, reflecting availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Completion of NAPNES/OOPNES/OBN certificate.
• Completion of OBN approved IV Therapy course.
• Current LPN license in Ohio; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under RN supervision according to unit/hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient teaching.
• May be required to work on other nursing units where competent, per staff distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Float Nurse schedules shifts on the float schedule reflecting availability and is assigned to telemetry, medical/surgical care, or patient rehabilitation as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient teaching

Float nursing

Education

Practical nursing program

NAPNES/OOPNES/OBN certificate

IV Therapy course (OBN approved)

LPN license – Ohio

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the RN to provide nursing care according to unit/hospital policies and procedures. They provide nursing care to patients with conditions, which require knowledge and technical skills. Assist with patient teaching. May be required to work on other nursing units where they are competent, according to the distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Float Nurse will be responsible for scheduling their shifts on the float schedule to reflect when they are available to work. Based on where the greatest need for shift coverage is, the float nurse will be assigned to work by the nursing supervisor in one of the following departments: telemetry, medical/surgical care, or patient rehabilitation prior to the start of their shift. If the need for coverage changes at any point during this shift, the float nurse may be reassigned to cover that need.

Education, Work Experience and Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Successful completion of pharmacy course, NAPNES, OOPNES, or OBN certificate
• Successful completion of OBN approved IV Therapy course
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio
• BLS required through the American Heart Association