Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Heart Failure Clinic – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health•Warren, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of the professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients. The LPN participates in the nursing process, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care. They provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, perform phlebotomy services, and contribute to the evaluation of patient responses to interventions. The role requires adherence to safety policies, infection control procedures, and compliance with HIPPA and OSHA regulations. The LPN must demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse patient population and accept accountability for the delivery of care.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (may be required for specialty areas)
1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g., Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse), participates in the nursing process to include data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care accurately and in a timely manner while collaborating with other nurses and members of the healthcare team.
Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team.
Performs patient data collection and observation considering patient's age group, severity of condition/disease (including physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and education needs), and coordination of resources and referrals.
Collect and document objective data, subjective data, and patient care including focused observations such as pain, pain relief, results of treatments, updates to plan of care, implementation, and evaluation of care following unit specific and hospital charting guidelines.
Implements patient care in a safe, knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
Administers ordered medications and treatments, within scope of care, prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
Performs phlebotomy services
Contributes to the evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing interventions, involving the patient, family, significant others, or other members of the health care team appropriately; documents and communicates patient’s responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition and contributes to plan of care revision based on ongoing evaluation.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of the organization.
Recognizes and reports potential safety issues.
Delegates delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
Accepts accountability and responsibility for delivery of care for optimal patient outcomes.
Complies with all HIPPA and OSHA policies.
Practices infection control procedures.
May evaluate effectiveness of patient care and the processes for achieving positive patient outcomes.