LPN - Adult Psych

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role assists with data collection, medication administration, and treatments as indicated. The LPN works in Adult Psych 3B at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland on the evening shift, with listed schedules of 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The LPN completes patient assessments and discharges within defined time frames, documents pain levels, collaborates with the RN on patient care plans, provides direct care, and performs assigned hourly rounding. The position also includes medication and treatment administration, delegation and evaluation of care by non-licensed personnel, and patient and family education under RN supervision. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful or volatile situations. The LPN is expected to maintain professional and courteous interactions, protect confidentiality, complete required competencies and training, and continue professional learning.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio.
For specific areas, certification in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within one year of service.
At least one year of clinical experience within the previous three years, or graduation within the previous six months of hire.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action in volatile situations.
Ability to meet organization-wide competency standards, including customer service orientation, adaptability, efficiency and effectiveness, and essential job requirements.
Ability to demonstrate competencies for applicable patient populations, including elderly, children, cardiac, neuro, surgical, impaired (hearing/visual), cultural, and age-related categories.

Responsibilities

Complete accurate admission, ongoing, and discharge assessments within defined time frames.
Assess and document patients’ pain levels using appropriate protocols.
Collaborate with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision of patients’ care plans.
Notify the RN of pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings.
Provide direct care to assigned patients and complete hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned.
Delegate and evaluate care administered by non-licensed personnel.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols; apply knowledge of medication dosages, indications, and side effects.
Use the five rights of medication administration and ensure medications are secured at all times.
Use appropriate reporting mechanisms for medication errors and near misses.
Under the RN’s direct supervision, assess patient and significant-other education needs, considering cultural issues and other special concerns.
Collaborate with the assigned RN on patient education needs and provide basic teaching and educational materials on diagnoses, tests, procedures, equipment use, medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self-care, and nutrition.
Review discharge instructions previously presented by the Physician or RN and document teaching.
Respond positively, sensitively, and with concern in the workplace; interact courteously and helpfully with patients, visitors, and personnel.
Resolve conflict constructively and maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, and coworkers.
Demonstrate respect for individual, cultural, and social differences.
Complete annual competency requirements and required training.
Maintain professional growth through formal and informal education and nursing study; identify learning needs, set goals, and maintain current knowledge.
Meet organization-wide competencies and demonstrate job-specific competencies for applicable patient populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.