Lead Licensed Practical Nurse- Dermatology

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.•Columbus, OH

12d•$24 - $36

About The Position

Looking to join and lead a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion? Who we are With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth. Our culture At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community. Our benefits We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider, and provides a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse includes, but is not limited to, nursing procedures and executing the patient’s nursing care plans, such as, sterile dressings, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, oxygen therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, and pre- and post-operative care.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of practical nursing.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
BLS certified.
Minimum 2 years of experience as an LPN with OSUP, or equivalent experience at OSU within the last year.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a preceptor designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to LPN established scope of practice; observes clinical protocols, policies, and standards; provides basic patient care and treatments including but not limited to dressing wounds, giving enemas, alcohol rubs, and performing catheterizations.
Rooms patient, measures, and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Collects data related to the reasons for patient visits.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explain procedures. May assist in examinations, treatments, special tests and/or procedures where directed.
Observe patients and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids and note times and amounts on patients' charts.
Where applicable, assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Assist physicians, midlevel providers, and office staff with scheduling appointments, keep records and perform other clerical duties as assigned.
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms for patients.
Maintains and stocks inventory of office and/or clinical supplies, as well as maintain inventory and requisition of supplies and instruments.
Educates patients regarding health-related issues within scope of practice.
Coordinates labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results; provides information and coordinates follow-up visits regarding laboratory results.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
Identifies and/or communicates any safety issues for the clinical equipment, building, follows-up to ensure completion.
Role may include assisting the provider with real-time documentation of each patient’s medical chart during his or her appointment.
Ability to perform functions using job-related software and systems.
Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.
Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.
Successfully performs the responsibilities of a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse.
Leads the day to day work and productivity of patient care staff.
Advise and assist staff on problem solving patient/customer concerns; as well as address issues associated with clinic operations.
Performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.
Serves as clinical preceptor to enhance training and improve any skill deficiency amongst staff.
Aids management in a variety of areas such as but not limited to scheduling, daily work assignments, hiring, training, employee engagement, performance management, identifying areas for service or operational improvement, and reinforcing established expectations from management, and scheduling.