Outpatient LPN, Primary Care (New Albany)

OhioHealth•New Albany, IN

About The Position

Provides nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings, collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The position serves as a resource for other associates and may communicate instructions, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work. It has no supervisory responsibilities and does not make employment decisions such as hiring, firing, or appraising staff. The role includes assessing patients, collecting and documenting subjective and objective data, identifying nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, planning and delivering individualized care, evaluating outcomes, and revising care plans with the multidisciplinary team. The LPN also coordinates continuity of care, delegates and reviews tasks, supports the development of colleagues, participates in improvement activities, advocates for patients, and helps maintain a safe and efficient environment. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the position requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current license from the State of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments; collect and document patient data and communicate findings to appropriate people.
Use assessment information to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Document planned nursing interventions and individualized care plans appropriate to patient needs, including age, size, and developmental stage.
Coordinate care plans and promote cost-effective care through coordination and support for patients and families navigating the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes.
Evaluate and document responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes; revise the plan of care with the multidisciplinary team as needed.
Delegate tasks in accordance with state statutes and criteria, and review work performed by those to whom tasks are delegated.
Coordinate continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team, based on patient, family, and community needs and resources.
Participate in the development of self, peers, and others; coach employees and provide feedback as appropriate.
Participate in process-improvement activities aimed at clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Act as a patient advocate and share information from committees, research, and self-development programs.
Communicate and participate appropriately in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to help maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.