LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency - Nights

Trinity Health•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with medication administration responsibilities works in the Emergency Department at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. Within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN provides patient care using the Nursing Process and follows the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Care is delivered in a manner attentive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and in a spirit of teamwork. The role is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts each week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and rotating holidays. Prior hospital and/or Emergency Department experience is preferred. Mount Carmel is part of Trinity Health and serves patients across Central Ohio through hospitals, emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery and urgent care centers, physician offices, community outreach sites, and home-based care. The organization emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Graduate of a School of Practical Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of an approved Pharmacology Course with NAPNES Certification, OOPNES Certification, or an Ohio Board of Nursing Card.
Successful completion of an LPN IV therapy course with proof of certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital and/or Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and maintain an environment of patient safety.
Promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and demonstrate professionalism consistent with the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® model.
Communicate pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team and keep patients and families updated.
Perform treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Administer medications in accordance with organizational standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Document pertinent information and data accurately and completely according to documentation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Direct unlicensed staff in work-related activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Manage the assigned patient workload effectively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition and professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
Relocation assistance, subject to geographic and position restrictions.
100% paid RN-to-BSN tuition at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
Employee Referral Rewards program.
DailyPay for eligible colleagues, allowing access to earned pay before payday.
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.