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

Mercy Health•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse. The role is in the Med/Surg Unit – Springfield – General Medical Unit at Springfield Regional Medical Center and works a part-time night schedule of 24 hours per week, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every third weekend, and one summer and one winter holiday. The LPN participates in the nursing process under the direction of a licensed professional, collecting and documenting patient information, contributing to care planning, implementing nursing care, and evaluating patient responses. The position includes administering ordered medications and treatments within the LPN’s scope, performing phlebotomy, observing and reporting changes in patient condition, and working with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support safe, effective care.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment or status as an LPN applicant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia class with a passing exam grade is required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units.
Skills include monitoring patient conditions during treatment, administering medications within scope, communicating patient conditions to medical professionals, recording medical histories, analyzing information, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, time management, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, accountability, delegation, and developing patient care plans.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical patient care experience (such as PCT, CNA, or LPN) in an acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
ACLS certification may be required for specialty areas.
PALS certification may be required for specialty areas.
NRP certification may be required for specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Participate in data collection, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direction of a licensed professional.
Provide direct nursing care and assist with patient care at the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
Contribute to the patient’s plan of care with input from the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Collect patient data and observe patient needs, condition, and response to care, accounting for age group and physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and educational needs.
Document objective and subjective data, focused observations, pain and relief, treatment results, care-plan updates, and care implementation and evaluation according to unit and hospital guidelines.
Implement patient care safely, consistently, and skillfully.
Administer ordered medications and treatments within scope of care, using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
Perform phlebotomy services.
Contribute to evaluating patient responses to nursing interventions and document and communicate those responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
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 patient outcomes.
Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies and practice infection control procedures.
May evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and processes for achieving positive patient outcomes.