Licensed Practical Nurse

Ohio Health is seeking a dedicated LPN to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care including medication administration, basic treatments, patient education, and coordination with RNs and providers. You will document accurately in the EMR, support care plans, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment for all patients and families. Ohio Health offers robust professional development, mentoring, and advancement across our statewide network, empowering you to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on community health every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of RNs and physicians
• Obtain and document vital signs, patient histories, and routine assessments within LPN scope of practice
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and Ohio
• Health policies
• Assist with wound care, specimen collection, and basic diagnostic procedures
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Support providers and RNs during exams, minor procedures, and emergencies
• Monitor patient status and promptly report changes in condition to the RN or provider
• Document all care, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Reinforce patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards at all times
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized care plans and safe discharges
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the unit or department

Required Skills

• Vital signs measurement and basic patient assessment
• Medication administration within LPN scope of practice
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Specimen collection and basic diagnostic support
• Infection prevention and control practices
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, preferably Epic
• Patient and family education techniques
• Basic life support and emergency response support
• Communication and teamwork in interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Time management and prioritization in a clinical setting
• Clinical triage support for common symptoms within LPN scope
• Culturally competent and trauma-informed patient care