Staff LPN - Obstetrics Unit 1, nights, O'Bleness Hospital

OhioHealth•Athens, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This is a diverse role. The successful applicant will be trained in a dual position. They will train for the LPN role and also train as a scrub tech. This is a full time, night shift position on the Obstetrics Unit at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. Prior experience as an LPN is preferred. Must have LPN license to apply. Applicants in school for RN will not be considered. This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This position serves as a resource for other associates. May communicate instructions, do minor scheduling, and inspect work. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise, but may be consulted by higher management in these areas. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.