Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Stroke - Ortho Neuro - Lorain Hospital

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of the professional Registered Nurse the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients.

Essential Job Functions
Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g. Physician Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner or Registered Nurse) participates in the nursing process to include data collection planning implementation and evaluation of the patients plan of care accurately and in a timely manner while collaborating with other nurses and members of the healthcare team.
Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse Licensed Physician Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse.
Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team.
Performs patient data collection and observation considering patients age group severity of condition/disease (including physical psychosocial cultural environmental self-care and education needs) and coordination of resources and referrals.
Collect and document objective data subjective data and patient care including focused observations such as pain pain relief results of treatments updates to plan of care implementation and evaluation of care following unit specific and hospital charting guidelines.
Implements patient care in a safe knowledgeable skillful consistent and continuous manner.
Administers ordered medications and treatments within scope of care prescribed by a Licensed Physician Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
Performs phlebotomy services
Contributes to the evaluation of the patients response to nursing interventions involving the patient family significant others or other members of the health care team appropriately; documents and communicates patients responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patients condition and contributes to plan of care revision based on ongoing evaluation.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of a diverse patient population.
Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of the organization. Recognizes and reports potential safety issues.
Delegates delegable nursing tasks in accordance with the local State Board of Nursing Administrative Code.
Accepts accountability and responsibility for delivery of care for optimal patient outcomes.
Complies with all HIPPA and OSHA policies.
Practices infection control procedures.

May evaluate effectiveness of patient care and the processes for achieving positive patient outcomes.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (may be required for specialty areas)

Education
None

Work Experience
1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g. PCT CNA LPN) in an acute care setting long-term care facility or physician practice (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class with passing grade on exam (required for Telemetry/Remote Telemetry units)

Full-Time - 36 scheduled weekly hours

7p-7:30a

Every other weekend and holiday

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .