LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Days
LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Days
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
- This LPN position will be working in the Emergency Department at Mount Carmel St. Anns two 12hour shifts per week from 7am 7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.
- Interested candidates are welcome to send resume to Laura Mangia Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at .
Why Mount Carmel
With five hospitals over 60 freestanding outpatient clinics a college of nursing a Medicare Advantage plan and extensive outreach and community wellness programs Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year and weve been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health one of the nations largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems our network of caring spans 22 states 94 hospitals and 133000 colleagues nationwide.
We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical dental and vision coverage
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Why Columbus
The nations 14th largest city Columbus Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest ranked #1 for population growth #1 for job growth #1 for wage growth and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports worldclass attractions creative cuisines and a flourishing music and arts scene youll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at !
About the job:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act will provide administrative support and care in an atmosphere sensitive to each persons physical emotional social and spiritual needs. The Licensed Practical Nurse functioning in the spirit of teamwork under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards policies procedures and guidelines of the Organization.
What you will do:
Clinical:
- Greets and escorts patient to exam room
- Measures and records vital signs
- Records patient interview and history
- Provides approved patient education materials upon direction of provider or RN
- Prepares patient for examinations routine screening tests and procedures
- Assists the provider or RN with procedures as needed
- Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered
- Performs testing to meet regulatory requirements as ordered
- Performs point of care testing as ordered
- Performs EKGs as ordered
- Prepares and administers medications (no IV medications) based on written provider order
- Changes dressings as ordered
- Removes sutures/staples as ordered
- Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the provider.
- Maintains a clean wellstocked patient care area
- Abides by all federal mandates
- Maintains patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA guidelines
Administrative:
- Screens refers routes and places phone calls
- Documents patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
- Prepares patient charts for appointment: files results of tests procedures and ensures chart completeness.
- Requests previous medical records
- Schedules appointments and tests: precertifies patients for insurance coverage; sets up referral contacts; reviews requisitions (labs and xrays) for completeness
- Prepares and organizes department: inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment for condition.
- Stocks supplies as needed
- Timely and accurately maintains required logs and records
- Attends required inservice training
- Maintains continuing education units as appropriate
What we are looking for:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current license in good standing to practice as an practical nurse in the State of Ohio IV certification preferred
- One to two years previous experience preferred
- Effective Communication Skills
- Current BLS/CPR and maintain current certification
- Demonstrates skills and abilities in clinical and administrative areas including phlebotomy office lab testing patient care injections vitals and EKG.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to make decisions based on established policies and procedures.
- Basic computer skills required previous experience with EMR preferred
Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race gender religion physical disability or any other classification protected under local state or federal law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest notforprofit Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values we integrate diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences customs abilities and talents. Together we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
