Staff LPN - Med Surg Ortho, nights, Grove City

OhioHealth•Grove City, OH

About The Position

This full-time Staff LPN position works night shift on the Med Surg Ortho Unit and includes a weekend and holiday rotation. The LPN provides nursing care to patients and families in diverse health care settings across the health-illness continuum, collaborating with the health care team. The role requires previous LPN experience and accountability for nursing practice as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and serves as a resource to other associates. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, though it may involve communicating instructions, minor scheduling, and inspecting work. The LPN assesses patients, plans and delivers care, evaluates outcomes, delegates and reviews tasks, coordinates continuity of care, supports the development of peers and others, and participates in process improvement. The role also includes patient advocacy, collaboration with providers, staff meeting participation, and management of personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment. As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Duties may change and are not limited to the tasks described.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience as an LPN.
Current license from the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments appropriate to the population or individual.
Collect and document subjective and objective patient data, review information from other health care team members, and communicate findings to appropriate people.
Use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Document and coordinate individualized nursing interventions and care plans to achieve appropriate patient outcomes.
Carry out and document interventions, provide direct patient care, and promote coordinated, cost-effective care.
Evaluate and document patient responses and outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
Delegate tasks according to applicable criteria and state statutes, and review delegated work.
Coordinate continuity of care based on patient, family, and community needs and available resources.
Participate in the development of self, peers, and others, and 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.