LPN, Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties

Job Description - LPN, Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties (260006Z4)

LPN, Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties - ( 260006Z4 )

• Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
• Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
• Completes/submits required documentation.
• Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Monday-Friday with rotationg weekends and holidays.
• Covering Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties and surrounding areas.
• 100% travel to the patients homes for care.
• Adult population.
• Other Accredited Program:
  Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program required.
• 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only).
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing.
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices).
• Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
• Level II Only: 3 Peer Reviews. Committee Involvement. 5 criteria with evidence of each.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License Required Upon Hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Upon Hire.