Outpatient LPN, Surgical Specialists- Grady

OhioHealth

About The Position

The Outpatient LPN 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) under the criteria in 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 role includes assessing patient health status, collecting and documenting subjective and objective data, identifying nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, planning and coordinating individualized care, providing and documenting interventions, and evaluating patient responses and outcomes. The LPN delegates tasks in accordance with state statutes, reviews delegated work, supports continuity of care, and contributes to the development of colleagues and other learners. The position also participates in process improvement, advocates for patients, collaborates with providers, and manages resources to maintain a safe and efficient environment. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency. This position is in the Surgical Specialists Delaware department and works a day shift for 40 scheduled hours per week.

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

Assess initial, ongoing, and functional health status; collect and document patient data and communicate assessment findings to appropriate members of the care team.
Use assessment findings to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Plan, document, initiate, and coordinate individualized nursing interventions and care plans appropriate to patient needs and developmental stage.
Provide and document direct patient care and interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes.
Evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes; revise plans of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Delegate tasks according to applicable criteria and state statutes, and review work performed by those receiving delegated tasks.
Coordinate continuity of care in collaboration with other health care team members based on 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 focused on 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 in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.