Staff LPN - Urology (Athens)

OhioHealth

About The Position

The Staff LPN provides nursing care to patients and families across the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings and collaborates 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, disciplining, promoting, demoting, transferring, or appraising associates. The role assesses patients, documents and communicates findings, develops and coordinates individualized care plans, carries out and evaluates nursing interventions, and revises plans with the multidisciplinary team as needed. It delegates and reviews tasks, supports continuity of care, participates in staff development and process improvement, advocates for patients, and manages resources to help maintain a safe and efficient environment. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The position is in the Urology Athens 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; the posting specifies American Heart Association BLS.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments; collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities.
Review information from other health care team members, identify and communicate assessment findings, and use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
Collaborate with providers and the health care team and use scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical, interpersonal, and teaching skills to provide nursing care.
Document planned nursing interventions and coordinate or initiate individualized care plans and critical paths or medical management plans appropriate to patient needs and development stage.
Promote cost-effective, coordinated care and facilitate patients and families through the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes; remain accountable for quality improvement and clinical outcomes.
Evaluate and document responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluation data.
Delegate tasks according to applicable criteria and state statutes, and review the work performed by those receiving delegated tasks.
Coordinate continuity of care according to patient, family, and community needs and resources in collaboration with the health care team.
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 appropriately in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.
Perform job duties with attention to safety, quality, and efficiency.