LPN Suture/Ortho Specialist - Emergency Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Provides technical nursing care to acutely and chronically ill children from birth through age 21 and selected adult patients under the direction of an RN Care Manager and in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing laws and rules. Under the direction of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care practitioners, assists with the evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with cutaneous trauma and orthopedic injuries. Also assists with emergency services patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and practitioners. This is a 32-hour-per-week float position serving Main Campus, Hilliard, Dublin, Marysville, Lewis Center, Westerville, East Columbus, Canal Winchester, and Grove City. Shifts are eight hours and occur between 11 a.m. and 3 a.m., with every-other-weekend work and holiday rotation. Base pay is $26.50 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials. The target start date is January 2027, and the position carries a three-year contract commitment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS-CPR certification.
Obtain and maintain PEARS certification as determined by the Program Supervisor or Program Director.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Complete annual Suture Orthopedic Competencies, Suture Labs, and In-Service Education requirements.

Responsibilities

Monitor the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families using therapeutic communication.
Collaborate with the RN Care Manager who directs patient care regarding appropriate tasks and nursing interventions.
Implement nursing interventions according to established standards and demonstrate competence in specified nursing care.
Administer and document medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, transdermal, rectal, and aerosol routes, following medication safety recommendations.
In collaboration with the practitioner, evaluate care needs related to cutaneous wounds and orthopedic injuries, determine the need for specialty services or referrals, and facilitate the referral process.
Perform procedures under the direction of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care practitioners and in accordance with written practitioner orders.
Initiate, reinforce, and document individualized discharge instructions, including follow-up and care of wounds, casts, splints, and other orthopedic appliances.
Document in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate as a workplace team member in patient care within the scope of training and competency; stay aware of changes, participate in data collection or auditing, understand quality improvement, attend relevant meetings as a staff representative, and share important updates with staff.
Assist practitioners with educational opportunities for residents, medical house staff, and medical students in suturing techniques and wound care in the emergency care setting.
Provide observational experiences for students while respecting each patient’s and family’s rights and dignity.