Staff LPN - Emergency Department

OhioHealth•Dublin, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff LPN 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 according to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The role 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 include hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, transfer, or appraisal authority. This is a full-time, day-shift position in the Emergency Department at Dublin Methodist Hospital, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with weekend and holiday rotation. The position requires a current Ohio LPN license, completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course, and Basic Life Support. Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting data and findings, planning and delivering nursing interventions, evaluating outcomes, delegating and reviewing tasks, coordinating continuity of care, contributing to development of colleagues, advocating for patients, participating in process improvement, and managing resources. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the role to maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview and may change; it is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current LPN license from the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support Provider certification.
Ability to provide nursing care and delegate tasks in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and applicable state statutes.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as applicable to the patient population or individual.
Collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities; review and incorporate data gathered by other health care team members.
Communicate assessment findings to appropriate people through referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, and care conferences.
Use assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Document nursing interventions and plans of care to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs, including age, size, and developmental stage.
Initiate or coordinate care plans and individualize critical paths or medical management plans.
Promote cost-effective care by minimizing fragmentation, coordinating care, 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 interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team based on evaluation data.
Delegate tasks according to established criteria and state statutes, and review delegated work.
Coordinate continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team 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 targeting 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.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
Serve as a resource for other associates; communicate instructions, perform minor scheduling, and inspect work as needed.