Licensed Practical Nurse - Wellness

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This position provides nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings, in collaboration with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The role serves as a resource for other associates and may communicate instructions, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work. It has no supervisory responsibilities and does not make employment decisions such as hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, transfer, or appraisal. The LPN assesses health status, collects and documents patient data, identifies nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and communicates findings to appropriate members of the health care team. The role plans, coordinates, documents, and carries out individualized nursing interventions and evaluates patient responses and outcomes. It delegates and reviews tasks, coordinates continuity of care, supports the development of peers and other staff, and contributes to process improvement, patient advocacy, staff communication, and effective resource management. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current license from the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as appropriate to the population and individual.
Collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities; review relevant data from other health care team members.
Identify and communicate assessment findings through appropriate referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, and care conferences.
Use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Document planned nursing interventions and coordinate individualized care plans and critical paths or medical management plans.
Promote cost-effective care by minimizing fragmentation, coordinating care, and helping patients and families navigate the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes; perform direct patient care as needed.
Evaluate and document responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluative data.
Delegate tasks according to specific criteria and state statutes, and review the work performed by those receiving delegated tasks.
Coordinate continuity of care in collaboration with other health care team members.
Participate in development of self, peers, and others, including medical assistants and nursing students; coach employees and provide feedback as appropriate.
Participate in process improvement activities targeting clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Act as a patient advocate and share information from committees, research, and self-development programs.
Communicate and participate appropriately in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.