Lpn - Bolivar Health Center

Position: LPN - BOLIVAR HEALTH CENTER
Location: Bolivar

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Legal Entity

Orrville Hospital Foundation

Position Summary

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, 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 (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Department Summary

The primary purpose is to provide clinical support to the physician, provide patient and family education, and work cooperatively with the remainder of the office structure within the context of the Nurse Practice Act of Ohio.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

* Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

* Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

* IV Certification, preferred.

Department Qualifications

* Graduate of an approved nursing school of nursing.

* Current LPN license

* Must have current up-to-date CPR training.

* Must adhere to office policy of yearly TB testing, OSHA and HIPAA training.

* Evidence of good health as evidence of infrequent absenteeism.

* Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous and professional manner.

* Effective interpersonal communication skills.

* Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress.

* Must be able to work as a team and independently.

* Positive, friendly, and compassionate.

* Must poses the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Skills

* Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

* Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.

* Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.

* Demonstrates effective communication.

* Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities & Expectations

* Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.

* Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.

* 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.

* Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs 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; observes and evaluates patients' responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.

* Collects specimens as ordered.

* Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.

* Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

* LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

* Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.

* Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.

* Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.

* Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

* Checks physician schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.

* Inspects patient's medical record prior to visit to insure completeness as well as making sure the results of tests are available.

* Rooms patients in a timely fashion making sure to identify patient and compare with chart. Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and current…