LPN, Physician Center - Float Pool

Licking Memorial Health Systems • Newark, OH

6d

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the LPN provides nursing care to individuals and groups that requires basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences. The role supports physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses in assessing patients and planning and evaluating quality patient care, and provides direct technical nursing care in a physician-center setting. The position also supports patient safety, infection prevention, and ongoing quality improvement. Pediatric experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program and maintain current licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Practice within the scope defined for a licensed practical nurse by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain BCLS certification.
• Have basic analytical ability to perform assigned tasks and gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex.
• Demonstrate ability to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, and/or registered nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, medication administration by oral, nebulizer, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes for children and adults, ear lavage, monofilament testing, glucometer testing, occult blood testing, visual and auditory acuity testing, strep screening, urinalysis, urine pregnancy testing, specimen collection, and specimen preparation as applicable to the practice setting.
• Demonstrate ability to proficiently operate office machines and systems, including office computer systems (IDX, EMR, Meditech), fax, telephone, and photocopier.
• Complete any annual education related to specialty certifications and standards that may be required by DNV and TJC accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses in patient assessment and contribute information to the planning and evaluation of quality patient care.
• Provide direct technical nursing care to patients.
• Administer medications ordered by a licensed provider after completing the 90-hour Pharmacology Course and passing the National Exam.
• Maintain clinical competency and nursing skills through continuing education.
• Inform the physician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse of patient symptoms, reactions, progress, and other relevant care information.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and practice Universal Precautions.
• Participate in the ongoing quality improvement program and respond to results from data collection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree