PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of the Licensed Practice Nurse – to provide direct patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
QUALIFICATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio
IV certified
Current BLS certification
Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills
Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation
Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation
Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner
Works within the team nursing model to implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse
Administers treatments and other direct care
Prepares and administers medications as prescribed
Administers peripheral IV medications as prescribed within the scope of licensure under the supervision of the Registered nurse
Observes and evaluates residents’ responses to medications
Identifies and promptly communicates adverse drug reactions to the Registered Nurse
Collects specimens as ordered
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
Works under the direct supervision of an RN.
Lunch and break periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.
Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment.
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY
Category III
Location: Aultman Health Foundation · EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Schedule: Casual - As Needed - No Benefits, Afternoon/Night rotating, 7p-3a/11p-7a
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