Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Student Health Services a department of the Office of Student Life, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians and other health care professionals to provide primary care, ambulatory care, and clinical services to students at The Ohio State University. The LPN serves as one of the primary initial contacts with clinical services; by providing patient care, obtaining patient reason for visit, vital signs, and other clinical information; assists providers with procedures; administers injections, other medication, cares out clinical orders, Intravenous fluids (IV) and documents all information in the electronic health record. Work hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Requirements
- Graduated from an approved school of practical nursing
- current Ohio LPN-Pharmacology license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Health Care Worker certification or able to obtain prior to start date
- IV Certification and experience
- experience with electronic health information management systems
Nice To Haves
- 2 years’ work experience in an ambulatory care setting
- experience working with an adolescent age population
- working knowledge of communicable disease and control
Responsibilities
- providing patient care
- obtaining patient reason for visit, vital signs, and other clinical information
- assists providers with procedures
- administers injections, other medication, cares out clinical orders, Intravenous fluids (IV)
- documents all information in the electronic health record
Benefits
- Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
