LPN - EMERGENCY ROOM

Alliance Community Hospital•Alliance, OH

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Emergency Department provider and Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required within 3 months of hire.
IV Certification required.
Successful completion of organization and department orientation requirements.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Acquire CIDE certification within 3 months of hire.
Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
Demonstrates effective communication.
Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.
Must be computer literate to complete task(s) as required. Such as Cerner (Hospital Support Software), Halogen (performance appraisal system) Relias (education system), ability to retrieve e-mails, complete online enrollment for health insurance/benefits and any other programs as assigned.

Responsibilities

Complete orientation education and competencies as assigned.
Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
Identifies and reports changes in patients' status to Registered Nurse and/or provider for evaluation.
Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or provider.
Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients' responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse and/or provider.
Collects specimens as ordered.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Cross train to role of Unit Secretary.
LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.
Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
Complies with the approved policies, procedures, rules and regulations for the general operation of Alliance Community Hospital and the Nursing Service division.
Displays knowledge of Alliance Community Hospital Disaster Plan for Emergency Preparedness (in real and simulated situations). Performs appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
Takes responsibility of own action, demonstrating accuracy, competency and accountability in performance.
Participates in committees and educational offerings for self-growth or improved competency and performance.
Performs clerical and receptionist duties in a timely manner.
Observes and transcribes physician's orders exactly as written with validation.
Demonstrates knowledge of and need for accurate, concise, complete and legible records, and reports.
Seeks guidance as needed for clarification and performance of duties.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care process.
Complete assignments without interference of quality of work.
Assists in orientation of new team members.
Assists in data collection and compiling statistics as directed.
Utilizes and orders supplies properly.
Demonstrates basic competencies for assigned technical skills.
Responsible for checking emails and online learning assignments (Relias) on a regular basis.