Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic - Med Surg - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients in the Med/Surg Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

The LPN participates in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, including collecting and documenting patient information, contributing to and implementing care plans, and evaluating and communicating patient responses. The role provides direct nursing care, administers ordered medications and treatments within scope, performs phlebotomy, observes and reports changes in condition, and follows safety, infection-control, HIPAA, OSHA, and documentation requirements.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week on the night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and one summer and one winter holiday. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment, or LPN applicant status.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units, completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing exam grade is required.
• Skills in monitoring patient conditions during treatment and administering medications within scope.
• Ability to inform medical professionals about patient conditions and care and record patient medical histories.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, time management, dependability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Ability to contribute to patient care plans, accept authority, and delegate appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, or LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, including data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care.
• Provide direct nursing care and assist with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Contribute to the plan of care with input from patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
• Collect and observe patient data while considering age, condition, and physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and education needs.
• Document objective and subjective data and patient care, including focused observations, pain and pain relief, treatment results, care-plan updates, implementation, and evaluation, according to unit and hospital guidelines.
• Implement patient care safely, knowledgeably, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments within scope of care, using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy services.
• Contribute to evaluation of patient responses to nursing interventions and document and communicate those responses to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition and contribute to revisions of the plan of care.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Follow organizational safety policies and procedures and recognize and report potential safety issues.
• Delegate delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies and practice infection control procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and the processes used to achieve positive outcomes when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed