LPN - Inpatient

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary as the patient progresses through the perianesthesia phase of care in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to endure quality of care. Demonstrates knowledge for administering and recording of medications, can also demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects. Provides education and information to patients and family members. Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by the RN. Observes patients and reports any abnormal findings to the RN. Performs clinical skills: dressing changes, NG tube placement, Foley placement, IV placement (if certified). Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver. Provides the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the other healthcare professionals. Function as a role model for current and new staff. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred.
BLS certification
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills.
Current State Licensure
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment.
Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Implements care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary as the patient progresses through the perianesthesia phase of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided.
Administers and records medications, demonstrating knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects.
Provides education and information to patients and family members.
Collects data for analysis by the RN.
Observes patients and reports any abnormal findings to the RN.
Performs clinical skills: dressing changes, NG tube placement, Foley placement, IV placement (if certified).
Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver.
Provides safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to other healthcare professionals.
Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.