LPN – Specialty Clinic, Full Time, Dayshift - M-F
About The Position
Under general supervision, the LPN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with the organization’s established philosophy. The role provides patient care in a specialty clinic and reports to the Director of Outpatient Clinics. The LPN plans and implements patient care and education, carries out physicians’ orders, administers medications and intravenous solutions according to NAPNES guidelines, monitors IV fluids and sites, and may discontinue IVs other than subclavian. The position maintains accurate records, supports infection control and safety practices, coordinates supplies and equipment, and communicates changes in patient condition to the RN team leader and/or physician. It also supervises care provided by Aides/Techs and participates in staff orientation, training, meetings, and policy and quality-improvement activities. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, professionalism, confidentiality, adaptability, and a commitment to customer service and organizational standards. Work takes place in a fast-paced ambulatory patient-care environment with frequent patient turnover and potential exposure to health and workplace hazards. The position requires mobility, physical endurance, dexterity, adequate vision and hearing, and the ability to work in a computerized environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- CPR approved by the American Heart Association.
- NAPNES IV Therapy Course.
- Basic computer skills and ability to access the internet and programs applicable to Hocking Valley Community Hospital procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret documents, write clearly, speak clearly, listen actively, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a computerized environment, including prolonged sitting and use of a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
- Sufficient mobility to negotiate the physical plant and strength and endurance to perform physically for long periods without sitting, including walking, lifting 25–50 pounds with or without assistance, bending, twisting, standing, sitting, reaching, and using stairs.
- Physical dexterity and psychomotor skills to respond to routine and emergency patient-care needs in an ambulatory setting.
- Visual and auditory capabilities sufficient to read information and respond to patient-care needs.
- Cognitive ability to observe, analyze, and interpret general and technical verbal and written data accurately.
- Ability to work in a patient-care setting with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and electrical, fire, chemical, physical-contact, and equipment hazards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Previous experience with an electronic health record (EHR).
- Knowledge of Epic.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing functions and patient care.
- Initiate and implement patient education and care plans; maintain acceptable standards of patient care.
- Identify problems and guide personnel toward solutions.
- Implement physicians’ orders accurately and promptly.
- Administer medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly according to NAPNES guidelines; observe IV fluid rates, levels, and sites, and discontinue IVs other than subclavian.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records and reports.
- Ensure needed supplies and equipment are available.
- Participate in planning changes and improvements, safety and security programs, and quality-improvement activities.
- Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures.
- Respond resourcefully and calmly to emergencies; keep the Nursing Supervisor informed of patient needs and unit problems.
- Participate in personnel orientation and in-service training; assist with reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational, professional, and regulatory standards.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, employees, patients, families, and the public; report changes in patient condition to the RN team leader and/or physician.
- Supervise care provided by Aides/Techs and provide instruction as needed.
- Attend unit staff meetings regularly.
- Conserve organizational resources and adapt to changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
- Promote customer service, teamwork, ethical conduct, and a positive, safe patient-care environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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