Licensed Practical Nurse PCU

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN's primary job function is to assist the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN with implementation of plan of care. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required
Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required
BLS within 90 days of hire required
Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, patient families, physicians/providers, and staff in order to effectively care for the patient.
Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, start IVs, use computer, etc.
Speak clearly to communicate with patients, patient families, staff, and physicians/providers regarding patient condition and care.
Good vision is required when providing skilled nursing, reviewing diagnostic data, and completing required documentation.
The ability to communicate clearly is required when instructing and comforting patients and their families and maintaining effective contact with physicians/providers and a variety of hospital personnel.

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Assists in completion of the nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
Assists with developing, evaluating and updating a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
Assists with the discharge planning process.
Provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
Performs total patient care.
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.