Licensed Practical Nurse

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Mount Vernon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education. The LPN initiates the admission process, assists with identifying recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes, and collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other health team members. They record all data, assist in forming written care plans, identify short and long-term measurable goals, and prioritize care. The LPN also assists with patient healthcare, participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences, and ensures compliance with therapeutic orders and nursing interventions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, physician orders, and regulatory standards
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR/EHR)
• IV certification (if applicable and permitted by state regulations)

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education
• Collaborates with the healthcare team
• Ensures Health and Safety compliance
• Performs Clinical tasks
• Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient
• Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers
• Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record
• Assists in the formation of a written plan
• Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes
• Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs
• Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
• Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required
• Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures
• Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician
• Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure
• Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered
• Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy
• Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients
• Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor
• Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat
• Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off-going shift
• If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days off
• Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition
• Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time
• Arranges workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement after agreement is reached
• Adheres to all security regulations of the institution
• Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods
• Remains at assigned post until properly relieved
• Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
• Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification
• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree