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

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. Its culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients. The LPN works under the direction of licensed professionals to participate in the nursing process, provide direct care, collect and document patient data, contribute to care planning and evaluation, and communicate changes in patient condition. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule, every third weekend, and one summer and one winter holiday.

Mercy Health describes benefits that may include competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible, insurance and prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, mental health resources, paid leave, parental and FMLA leave, disability coverage, backup care, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical patient care experience, such as PCT, CNA, or LPN, in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).
• 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 the patient’s plan of care—under the direction of a licensed professional and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• 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 and observe patient data, considering 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, care-plan updates, and implementation and evaluation of care, following unit and hospital 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 evaluation of patient responses to nursing interventions, involve patients, families, significant others, or healthcare team members as appropriate, and document and communicate responses to the appropriate team members.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition and contribute to care-plan revisions based on ongoing evaluation.
• 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 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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