LPN Medical Surgical
About The Position
Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. The role is in UH St John Medical Surgical – The Spine and Surgical Department, a 26-bed unit caring for patients requiring orthopedic, spine, and/or general surgery. The unit's Total Joint Program provides pre- and post-operative care, education, and follow-up. The LPN functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing, delivers relationship-based nursing care, documents required information, and uses technical skills to support safe practice and positive care outcomes. The position also requires clear communication, effective collaboration, professional development, and leadership that supports clinical and operational outcomes. The employee must comply with applicable policies and standards and safely and securely maintain patients' Protected Health Information (PHI). Other duties may be assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities are provided by the department during orientation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or current enrollment in a nursing program.
- For Level II only: 2 or more years of nursing experience.
- Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Proficiency using technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies, such as stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
- Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- For Level II only: 18 continuing nursing education (CNE) hours per year, including 3 in the clinical specialty and at least 5 in leadership; other CNE requirements are agreed upon with the manager.
- For Level II only: 3 peer reviews, committee involvement, and evidence for 5 criteria.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
- Complete and submit required documentation.
- Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
- Use technical skills in care delivery to support safe practice and positive patient outcomes.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develop professionally and contribute to the professional practice of nursing.
- Demonstrate leadership that influences clinical and operational outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
