LPN - OB Inpatient, part time, days, Grady

OhioHealth•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: JOB SUMMARY Assists the OB/GYN RNs and physicians with clinical and patient care duties. Performs selected patient care tasks within the OB Unit under the direction of an RN including, but not limited to, preparing patients and equipment for special obstetric surgical procedures, assisting the obstetrical surgical team as a scrub during Cesarean Sections and other procedures in the OB Unit. Gathers data, plans, and implements the nursing care of patients within the nursing unit under the supervision of an RN. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the patients between shifts by providing direct care as well as assisting with the care given by nursing assistants and supportive staff members. Participates in patient and family teaching. Maintains role as patient advocate with a focus on the mission and values of OhioHealth.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Must hold a current license from the State of Ohio.
successfully completed Ohio Board of Nursing approved medication course.
Basic Life support Provider.

Responsibilities

Performs initial, ongoing and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and/or individual.
Collects and documents initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities.
Reviews data obtained by other members of health care team and incorporates into assessment.
Identifies and communicates assessment findings, both initial and ongoing, to appropriate people via referrals, rounds, huddles, reports and care conference, etc.
Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
Collaborates assessment findings with providers and members of healthcare team as appropriate.
Uses scientific knowledge, Critical thinking skills, technical skills, and effective interpersonal and teaching skills to provide nursing care.
Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs including: age, size, and development stage.
Initiates and/or coordinates care plans and individualizes critical paths/medical management plans.
Promotes cost effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination and facilitating patient/family through the health care system.
Accountable for quality improvement and clinical outcomes and any other duties assigned.
Carries out and documents interventions to assist patient/community to achieve expected outcomes.
Uses scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and effective interpersonal skills to provide direct patient care as needed.
Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.
Delegates tasks in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes.
Reviews work performed by those to whom it is delegated.
Coordinates continuity of care as indicated by patient/family/community needs and resources along health/wellness continuum in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Participates in development of self, peers and others, e.g. MAs, nursing students.
Coaches other employees and provides feedback to others, as appropriate.
Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Acts as patient advocate.
Participates and shares information from committees, research and self-development programs.
Communicates and participates appropriately in staff meetings, and collaborates with providers.
Manages resources including personnel, supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.