LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Inpatient Services - Full Time, Nights

Hocking Valley Community Hospital•Logan, OH

3d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Licensed Practical Nurse plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and performs nursing functions in accordance with the organization’s established philosophy. The position provides patient care on an inpatient unit, implements care plans and physicians’ orders, administers medications and IV solutions within applicable guidelines, and reports patient condition changes to the RN team leader and/or physician. The role also supports patient education, quality improvement, infection control, safety, and the orientation and supervision of aides and technicians. This is a full-time night position with weekend and holiday rotation. The work takes place in a fast-paced patient-care setting with high patient traffic, rapid patient turnover, and potential exposure to clinical and other workplace hazards. The position requires the ability to fulfill 12-hour shifts and meet the physical and cognitive demands of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active State of Ohio Nursing License.
CPR approved by the American Heart Association.
Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet, the hospital EHR, and other applicable programs.
Ability to fulfill 12-hour shifts.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech, interpret documents, listen actively, and accurately communicate verbal and written information.
Sufficient mobility to negotiate the physical plant and physical strength and endurance to perform for extended periods, including walking, lifting 25–50 pounds with or without assistance, bending, twisting, standing, sitting, reaching, and using stairs.
Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond appropriately to routine and emergency patient-care needs.
Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient-care needs.
Ability to work in a computerized environment, including prolonged sitting and use of a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Cognitive ability to observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical data accurately.
Ability to work in a patient-care setting with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and electrical, fire, chemical, physical-contact, and equipment hazards.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct nursing functions for patients on the unit to provide the best possible nursing care.
Initiate and implement patient education and care plans.
Maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
Identify problems and guide personnel toward solutions.
Accurately and promptly implement physicians’ orders.
Administer medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly according to NAPNES guidelines; observe IV fluid rates and levels, provide IV site care, and discontinue IVs other than subclavian lines.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reports.
Arrange for needed supplies and equipment.
Participate in planning changes and improvements, hospital safety and security programs, and quality improvement activities.
Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures.
Remain resourceful and calm in emergencies.
Keep the Nursing Supervisor informed about patients’ needs and problems on the nursing unit.
Participate in personnel orientation and in-service training, and assist with reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Maintain professional confidentiality and comply with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
Communicate effectively with physicians, employees, patients, families, and the public; report patient condition changes to the RN team leader and/or physician.
Supervise care provided by aides and technicians and provide instruction as needed.
Attend unit staff meetings regularly.
Cooperate with nursing and medical staff, other departments, and visitors, and flexibly help meet patient needs in appropriate departments after training.
Use basic computer skills to access the internet, the hospital EHR, and other programs applicable to hospital procedures.
Conserve organizational resources and adapt to changes and competing demands.