Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Pediatrics and General Internal Medicine- Grandview

Ohio State University Physicians•Grandview Heights, OH

13d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider and performs related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role includes carrying out nursing procedures and patient care plans, such as sterile dressings, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, oxygen therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, and pre- and post-operative care. The LPN supports patient care and clinic operations by preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting providers, monitoring patient conditions, coordinating specimens and follow-up, maintaining supplies and equipment, and following safety, infection-control, and compliance standards. The position is with Ohio State University Physicians at Grandview, serving Pediatrics and General Internal Medicine. The stated pay range is $22.09–$33.13 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of Practical Nursing.
Current Practical Nursing License in the state of Ohio.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.
Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
Compassionate team player focused on providing the best care possible for patients.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality patient care within the LPN scope of practice, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, administering medications and IV fluids, performing treatments, and collecting specimens.
Prepare patients and exam rooms; assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and real-time documentation as appropriate.
Monitor patient conditions, recognize and report changes or adverse reactions, educate patients within scope, and coordinate laboratory specimens, results, and follow-up care.
Maintain clinical operations by sterilizing equipment, managing supplies and inventory, supporting scheduling and clerical tasks, and adhering to safety, infection-control, and compliance standards.
Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, effective communication with supervisors, ongoing skills training, system usage, travel as needed, and completion of assigned duties or special projects.
Perform nursing procedures and execute patients’ nursing care plans, including sterile dressings, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, oxygen therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, and pre- and post-operative care.