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

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

22h

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 professional Registered Nurse. The role is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. night shift. The schedule includes every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday.

The LPN participates in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, contributes to patient care planning, delivers and documents care, administers ordered medications and treatments within scope, and communicates patient responses and changes in condition to the healthcare team. The role also involves phlebotomy, infection control, safety practices, and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the state of employment or LPN applicant status.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing exam grade is required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units.
• Skills in monitoring patient conditions during treatment and administering medications within scope.
• Ability to inform medical professionals about patient conditions and care, record patient medical histories, and analyze data and information.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, acceptance of authority, and accountability.
• Verbal and written communication, active listening, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Time management, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, and delegation skills.
• Ability to work every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient 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 using input from patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Collect patient data and make observations with consideration for age, condition, psychosocial and other needs, and required resources or referrals.
• Document objective and subjective data, focused observations, treatments, responses, and care-plan updates according to unit and hospital guidelines.
• Implement patient care safely, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments within scope, using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Contribute to evaluation of patient responses to nursing interventions and communicate and document those responses to the healthcare team.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition and contribute to revisions of the plan of care.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Follow organizational safety policies, identify potential safety issues, and report them.
• Delegate nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for care delivery and 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 outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed