LPN, Ambulatory General Surgery
About The Position
Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health. The role functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing and delivers relationship-based care through technical skills, clear communication, and effective collaboration. The position also supports professional nursing practice and leadership that contributes to positive clinical and operational outcomes. The nurse completes required documentation, performs other duties as assigned, complies with organizational policies and standards, and follows department-specific duties provided during orientation. The role must protect and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures. Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or current enrollment in a nursing program is required. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required upon hire. Two or more years of nursing experience is required for Level II. Level II nurses must complete specified continuing nursing education, peer reviews, committee involvement, and criteria with supporting evidence.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or current enrollment in a nursing program.
- For Level II only: 2 or more years of nursing experience.
- Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Proficiency using a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies, such as stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
- Practice in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the LPN scope of practice.
- Complete and submit required documentation.
- Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
- Use technical skills to support safe practice and positive patient-care outcomes.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develop professionally and contribute to the practice of nursing.
- Demonstrate leadership that supports optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
- Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).
- For Level II: complete 18 CNEs per year, including 3 in the clinical specialty and at least 5 in leadership; agree on other CNE requirements with the manager.
- For Level II: complete 3 peer reviews, participate in a committee, and meet 5 criteria with evidence for each.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
