Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neurology - Medical Surgical

Mercy Health•Springfield, OH

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Nights (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of 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. Essential Job Functions • 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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
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)
None
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Administer medications within scope
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Analyze data and information
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Verbal and written communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Time management skills
Dependability
Adaptability
Flexibility
Patient Care Plans
Accountable
Delegation

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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