LPN - OB

Pomerene Hospital•Millersburg, OH

About The Position

Pomerene Hospital is seeking a full-time LPN to join its OB/Maternity team. This night-shift role provides individualized nursing care using the nursing process and holistic patient care, with a focus on safe, timely, effective, quality, age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, cost-conscious, evidence-based care. Duties include assisting with and obtaining patient vital signs, charting, assessments, ordering tests, administering medications, drawing blood, performing EKGs, giving vaccinations, educating patients, and calling in prescriptions. The LPN provides clinical leadership for patient care and works according to organizational policies and procedures. The LPN performs nursing duties within the appropriate scope of practice under the direction of a physician, provider, or RN. The role may involve working in other areas based on patient census and staffing needs, within the nurse's qualifications. Working hours are 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
Valid State of Ohio LPN licensure.
BLS certification, which may be obtained during the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in a healthcare or medical setting.

Responsibilities

Move throughout the facility as needed and appropriately assist in emergency drills and situations.
Demonstrate the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the position's tasks and duties.
Perform nursing duties within the appropriate scope of practice under the direction of a physician, provider, or RN.
Provide appropriate patient and family education.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
Work cooperatively with unit staff, physicians, providers, and ancillary departments.
Maintain high standards for professional nursing practice.
Perform all tasks and duties according to department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate commitment to Pomerene Hospital's values.
Work in other areas within the nurse's qualifications when assigned based on patient census and staffing needs.
Assist with and obtain patient vital signs; chart; conduct assessments; order tests; administer medications; draw blood; perform EKGs; give vaccinations; educate patients; and call in prescriptions.