Staff LPN - Med Surg Ortho, nights, Grove City

OhioHealth•Jackson Township, OH

About The Position

This full-time Staff LPN position is on the Med Surg Ortho Unit and works night shift, with a weekend and holiday rotation. Previous experience as an LPN is required. The position 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 (UAPs) according to criteria in 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 authority to hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise associates. The LPN assesses patients, gathers and documents data, communicates findings, and uses assessment information to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. The role develops and coordinates individualized care plans, carries out and documents interventions, evaluates patient responses and outcomes, and revises plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. It also delegates and reviews tasks, supports continuity of care, coaches and develops colleagues, advocates for patients, participates in improvement activities and staff meetings, collaborates with providers, and manages resources to support a safe and efficient environment. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the position requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Duties may change and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Previous experience as an LPN.
High school diploma or GED.
Current license from the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
Basic Life Support Provider certification; the listed certification is BLS from the American Heart Association.
Use nursing practice consistent with the Ohio Board of Nursing and delegate tasks consistent with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments as appropriate to the patient population or individual.
Collect and document subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities, and review data gathered by other members of the health care team.
Communicate assessment findings to appropriate people through referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, care conferences, and other channels.
Use assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, and collaborate with providers and the health care team.
Document planned nursing interventions and coordinate individualized care plans and critical paths or medical management plans.
Promote cost-effective, coordinated care and help patients and families navigate the health care system.
Carry out and document interventions to help patients and communities achieve expected outcomes.
Evaluate and document responses to interventions and achievement of outcomes, and revise plans of care with the multidisciplinary team.
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, 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.
Maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.