Staff LPN - Free Standing Emergency Department, days, Powell

OhioHealth•FREESTANDING ED - POWELL, KY

About The Position

The Staff 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 according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The role may serve as a resource for other associates, communicate instructions, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work. It has no supervisory responsibilities and does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise employees. This is a full-time, day-shift position in a free-standing emergency department. Schedules rotate every 3–4 weeks, and availability must be flexible. The role requires a current Ohio LPN license and successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course, as well as Basic Life Support Provider certification. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the role to 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.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as appropriate to the patient population; collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities.
Review assessment data from other health care team members, communicate findings to appropriate people, identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Use scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, interpersonal skills, 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 based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
Promote cost-effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination, and helping patients and families navigate the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes; support quality improvement and clinical outcomes.
Evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluation data.
Delegate tasks in accordance with applicable criteria and state statutes, and review delegated work.
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 targeting clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
Act as a patient advocate; share information from committees, research, and self-development programs; participate in staff meetings and collaborate with providers.
Manage personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment.