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

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 position is based in the Neuro Med/Surg department at Springfield Regional Medical Center and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a night shift, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Under the direction of a licensed professional, the LPN participates in collecting patient data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The role involves providing direct nursing care, contributing to individualized care plans, monitoring and documenting patient status and responses to treatment, administering ordered medications and treatments within scope, and performing phlebotomy. The LPN communicates significant changes and patient responses to the healthcare team, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and supports optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical patient care experience in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• ACLS certification may be required for specialty areas.
• PALS certification may be required for specialty areas.
• NRP certification may be required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing process, including 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 an RN, physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse.
• Contribute to the patient’s plan of care with input from the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Collect patient data and observe patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and educational needs, considering age and condition.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data, focused observations, pain and pain relief, treatment results, plan-of-care updates, and care implementation and evaluation according to charting guidelines.
• Implement patient care safely, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments within scope of care, using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Contribute to evaluation of patients’ responses to nursing interventions and document and communicate those responses to appropriate healthcare team members.
• 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 and procedures and recognize and report potential safety issues.
• Delegate delegable 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 processes for achieving positive outcomes.
• Work every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday.

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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed