Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN, Ambulatory Geauga/Portage Counties (260004LJ)

• Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process 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.
• 100% travel to the patients homes for care.
• Supports Geauga and Portage Counties.
• Other Accredited Program: Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program required.
• 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) required.
• 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.