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

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

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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. The position is in the Med/Surg Unit – Springfield – General Medical Unit, with a focus identified as Orthopedic/Med Surg.

The LPN participates in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, contributes to patient care planning, provides direct care, collects and documents patient data, administers ordered medications and treatments within scope, and performs phlebotomy. The role includes evaluating and communicating patient responses, recognizing and reporting changes in condition and safety concerns, and following applicable nursing, infection control, HIPAA, and OSHA requirements.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment or status as an LPN applicant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• For Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units, completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing exam grade is required.
• Skills include monitoring patient conditions during treatment, administering medications within scope, informing medical professionals about patient conditions and care, recording patient medical histories, and analyzing data and information.
• Skills include attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, time management, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, accountability, and delegation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical patient care experience (for example, as a 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, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care, under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Provide direct nursing care and assist with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse.
• Contribute to the plan of care with input from the patient, family, and other healthcare team members.
• Collect patient data and observe patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and educational needs, considering age group and condition severity.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and patient care, including focused observations, pain and pain relief, treatment results, care plan updates, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• 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.
• Contribute to evaluating patient responses to nursing interventions; document and communicate responses to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patients’ conditions and contribute to care plan revisions based on ongoing evaluation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Follow organizational safety policies and procedures and recognize and report potential safety issues.
• Delegate nursing tasks that may be delegated in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for delivering care that supports optimal patient outcomes.
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies and practice infection control procedures.
• May evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and the 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed