Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic - Med Surg - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Under the direction of a licensed professional, the LPN participates in the nursing process, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The role involves providing direct nursing care, documenting patient information and responses to treatment, administering ordered medications and treatments within scope, and contributing to care planning and evaluation. The LPN works with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support safe, effective care and optimal patient outcomes. The position is in the Med/Surg General Medical Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center, with scheduled weekly hours of 36 and a night schedule of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Work includes every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment, or LPN applicant status.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice is preferred.
• Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class and passing exam are required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units.
• Skills include monitoring patient conditions during treatment, administering medications within scope, communicating patient conditions and care to medical professionals, recording patient medical histories, analyzing information, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, time management, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, or LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Provide direct nursing care and assist with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Contribute to care plans using input from patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Collect patient data and observe patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and education needs, considering age and condition severity.
• Document objective and subjective data and patient care, including focused observations, pain and relief, treatment results, care-plan updates, and implementation and evaluation of care, in accordance with unit and hospital charting guidelines.
• Implement patient care safely, knowledgeably, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments within scope of care, using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions with appropriate involvement of patients, families, significant others, and healthcare team members; document and communicate responses to the appropriate team members.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition and contribute to care-plan revisions based on ongoing evaluation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
• Follow organizational safety policies and procedures and recognize and report potential safety issues.
• Delegate delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the applicable State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies and practice infection control procedures.
• May evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and processes used to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed