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Aultman Health Foundation

LPN - MEM 6 SOUTH - MED/SURG/ONCOLOGY

Aultman Health Foundation, East Canton, Ohio, United States, 44730

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Purpose Of Position

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse – to provide direct patient care, provide 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 and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio

IV certified

Current BLS certification

Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills

Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

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

Administers peripheral IV medications as prescribed within the scope of licensure under the supervision of the Registered Nurse

Observes and evaluates residents’ responses to medications

Identifies and promptly communicates adverse drug reactions to the Registered Nurse

Collects specimens as ordered

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues

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

Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Working Conditions

Working hours vary according to departmental needs.

Works under the direct supervision of an RN.

Lunch and break periods will be assigned by the Charge RN.

Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range

May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.

Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Physical Requirements Addendum O = Occasionally; F = Frequently; C = Constantly; N = Not essential job requirement.

C Standing C Walking O Lifting (70 pounds) O Carrying (70 pounds) O Pushing (70 pounds) N Climbing with (70 pounds) O Stooping/Bending O Twisting/Turning O Kneeling/Squatting O Crawling O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

Additional Information Concerning Physical Requirements For The Position Performing patient care responsibilities as required

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY

Category III

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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