Outpatient LPN, Primary Care (New Albany)

OhioHealth•New Albany, IN

About The Position

This position provides nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings while 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 in accordance with 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, promotion, or appraisal. The LPN assesses patients, documents and communicates findings, contributes to nursing diagnoses and care plans, carries out and evaluates interventions, and coordinates continuity of care with the health care team. The role also supports patient and family education, delegates and reviews tasks, participates in professional development and improvement activities, and manages resources to maintain a safe, efficient care environment. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency. The position is based in the PCP New Albany FSED department, works a day shift, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health-status assessments; collects and documents patient data and incorporates information from other health care team members.
Identifies and communicates assessment findings, contributes to nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborates with providers and the health care team.
Documents planned nursing interventions and coordinates individualized care plans and medical management plans to achieve patient outcomes.
Carries out and documents interventions and provides direct patient care as needed.
Evaluates and documents patient responses and outcomes, and revises plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluation data.
Promotes cost-effective, coordinated care and helps patients and families navigate the health care system.
Delegates tasks according to applicable criteria and state statutes, and reviews delegated work.
Coordinates continuity of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Participates in the development of self, peers, and others; coaches employees and provides feedback as appropriate.
Participates in process improvement activities, acts as a patient advocate, and shares information from committees, research, and self-development programs.
Communicates and participates in staff meetings and collaborates with providers.
Manages personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Performs other duties as assigned and focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency.