LPN - Defiance Regional Hospital - Urology Clinic

ProMedica•Defiance, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Urology Clinic at Defiance Regional Hospital, you will care for patients under the leadership of Registered Nurses, Physicians, or Advanced Practice Nurses. You will contribute to the patient care plan and its implementation and evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team. Opportunities for professional development and team involvement include staff meetings, committee work, and performance improvement activities intended to enhance patient care. The role involves providing and coordinating patient care under the direction of licensed professionals, documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record, monitoring patient responses, and communicating significant changes to the healthcare team. The LPN also supports safety, infection control, referrals, equipment maintenance, staff orientation, and a clean care environment while following department policies and applicable nursing laws and standards. This is a part-time, 24-hour-per-week position on the day shift.

Requirements

Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nurse educational program.
Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the state of employment.
BLS certification.
State-of-hire-approved LPN certification to administer IV therapy.

Responsibilities

Participate in the nursing process—including observation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care—under the direction of a licensed professional, collaborating with nurses and other healthcare team members.
Provide direct nursing care and assist with patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
Contribute to the plan of care using input from the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Collect and observe patient data, taking into account age group, condition severity, physical and psychosocial needs, cultural and environmental factors, self-care and education needs, and coordination of resources and referrals.
Collect and document objective data, subjective data, and patient care data; verify that care and medications are documented in the Electronic Medical Record.
Implement patient care safely, knowledgeably, skillfully, consistently, and continuously.
Contribute to evaluating patients' responses to nursing interventions, involve appropriate participants, and document and communicate responses to the healthcare team.
Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition and contribute to revisions of the plan of care based on ongoing evaluation.
Assist with IV management as ordered by a provider and within licensure scope and IV certification standards.
Follow organizational safety policies and procedures, recognize and report potential safety issues, and delegate nursing tasks in accordance with the State Board of Nursing and applicable state law.
Accept accountability and responsibility for care delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
Comply with HIPAA and OSHA policies and practice infection control procedures.
Facilitate and assist with coordination of provider-ordered patient referrals.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Participate in the use and maintenance of equipment and instruments for safe patient care, and promote a clean and safe physical environment.
Participate in staff unit meetings, committees, and performance improvement activities related to nursing and patient care.
Maintain knowledge of and follow department-specific policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.