LPN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Sandusky, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
Current state licensure

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the physician/provider, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing intervention, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Follows the office exposure control plans bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Schedule all patients for any surgical procedure requested by the physician/provider. Must follow each individual physician schedule.
Fulfilling patient care responsibilities which may include: accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients with transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, and assess patient's general condition, and ensures that needs are met.
Performs all nursing duties, collecting history, vital signs, and assist physician(s) with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments, and provide direct patient care as ordered.
Obtains prior authorizations and pre-certifications as needed and manages referrals through EMR.
Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed and hospital data in the electronic medical record. Responsible for charting patient encounter day of visit to ensure documented, organized and chronological medical record.
Labeling, documenting, and tracking all specimens or tests ordered/received following set standards and reporting all test results to the physician.
Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating the physicians' advice and instructions to patients/families and assisting with scheduling appointments, tests or procedures serving as a role model for customer service.
Fulfilling environment responsibilities by setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol and cleaning exam/procedure rooms between patient visits adhering to infection control/safety guidelines.
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time
Engages in active listening skills
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
Uses key words at key times
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care
Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something
Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes