LPN - Home Health Care

Overview

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, including emergency medicine, home healthcare, cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. The LMHS facility is located in Newark, OH 43055, USA.

When you join the LMHS team, you become part of the local community hospital. You will be providing care in a setting where you are personally connected to friends, family, and neighbors, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. LMHS focuses on patient safety, state-of-the-art technology, and a passionate team dedicated to improving community health.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager and in accordance with policies and procedures of Licking Memorial Health Systems, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide LPN services to clients in the community.

• Deals effectively with a diverse population of varying social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Assist RN Case Manager in providing assessments and ordered care to a group of clients within the scope of practice guidelines.
• Provides direct technical care to clients, including but not limited to blood draws, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, catheter insertion, and dressing changes.
• Sets up routine medications, gives injections, takes vital signs, monitors pulse oximetry, and provides educational instruction regarding care to caregivers and clients.
• Contacts clients appropriately in order to reassess and reevaluate progress toward plan of care goals.
• Reports to RN Case Manager on patient status and progress as appropriate.
• Assists with revision of plan of care under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.
• Performs and supports office administrative duties.

• Required:
  
  general high school education, current license in Practical Nursing (LPN) in the state of Ohio.
• Must complete a 90-hour pharmacology course and pass National Examination for same.
• Must have a current Ohio driver's license, with driving record acceptable to health system's current liability carrier.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. LMHS does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.