LPN Emergency Services

LPN Emergency Services

A Brief Overview UH St. John's Emergency Department is a 24 bed, Level 3 Trauma Center. We have 2 trauma rooms and a super track area to expedite lower acuity patients. We are Stroke Certified and Chest Pain Accredited. Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Education Other Accredited Program: Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required) Work Experience 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency) 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. Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements 10%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Westlake Work Locations: 29000 Center Ridge Road Westlake 44145 Job: Nurse more than 1 year experience Organization: St._John_Medical_Center Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular-ShiftDays Job Type: Standard Job Level: Entry Level Travel: No Remote Work: No