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

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse. The LPN participates in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional and provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. This is a full-time role with 36 scheduled weekly hours, working 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every third weekend, and one summer and one winter holiday.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the state of employment, or LPN applicant status.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing exam grade is required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with nurses and other healthcare team members.
• 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 healthcare team.
• Collect patient data and make observations accounting for age group, condition severity, physical and psychosocial needs, cultural and environmental factors, self-care and education needs, and coordination of resources and referrals.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and patient care, including focused observations, pain and relief, treatment results, plan-of-care updates, and care implementation and evaluation, in accordance with charting guidelines.
• 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, involve appropriate individuals, and document and communicate 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 and procedures and identify and report potential safety issues.
• Delegate delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the applicable 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 processes for achieving 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