Ambulatory Outpatient Clinic LPN-Mansfield Pulmonary

OhioHealth•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

This position provides nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings, collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The role may serve as a resource for other associates, communicate instructions, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work. It has no supervisory responsibilities and does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise associates. The LPN assesses patient health status, gathers and documents subjective and objective data, communicates findings, and collaborates with providers and other health care team members. The role plans, coordinates, provides, evaluates, and documents nursing interventions and care, and revises plans based on patient outcomes. It also delegates and reviews tasks, supports continuity of care, develops and coaches peers and other staff, advocates for patients, and participates in quality improvement and operational activities. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the position requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current LPN license from the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments appropriate to the patient population or individual.
Collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities, and review data collected by other health care team members.
Communicate assessment findings to appropriate people through referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, and care conferences.
Use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems and work with providers and the health care team.
Document planned nursing interventions and coordinate individualized care plans and critical paths or medical management plans.
Promote cost-effective care by reducing fragmentation, coordinating services, and helping patients and families navigate the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes, and support quality improvement and clinical outcomes.
Evaluate and document patients’ responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team.
Delegate tasks according to applicable criteria and state statutes, and review delegated work.
Coordinate continuity of care according to patient, family, and community needs and available resources.
Participate in the development of self, peers, and others, including medical assistants and nursing students; coach employees and provide feedback as appropriate.
Participate in process improvement activities targeting clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Act as a patient advocate and share information from committees, research, and self-development programs.
Participate appropriately in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.