Outpatient LPN, Ortho Trauma

OhioHealth

About The Position

This 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 criteria in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The role 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 hiring, firing, disciplinary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or appraisal decisions. The LPN assesses patient health status, collects and documents data, identifies nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and communicates findings to appropriate members of the care team. The role develops and coordinates individualized care plans, carries out and documents interventions, evaluates outcomes, and revises care plans with the multidisciplinary team. It also delegates and reviews tasks, supports continuity of care and associate development, participates in quality and process improvement, advocates for patients, and manages resources to maintain a safe and efficient environment. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the role to maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities, is not exhaustive, 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 subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities.
Review information gathered by other health care team members and incorporate it into assessments; communicate findings through referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, care conferences, and other appropriate channels.
Use assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and health care team members.
Document planned nursing interventions and coordinate individualized care plans and critical paths or medical management plans appropriate to patient needs and development stage.
Promote cost-effective, coordinated care and help patients and families navigate the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes; provide direct patient care as needed.
Evaluate and document responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluative data.
Delegate tasks in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes, and review the work of those to whom tasks are delegated.
Coordinate continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team according to patient, family, and community needs and resources.
Participate in the development of self, peers, and others, including medical assistants and nursing students; coach employees and provide feedback as appropriate.
Participate in process improvement activities targeting clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Act as a patient advocate; participate in committees, research, self-development programs, and staff meetings, and share relevant information.
Collaborate with providers and manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.