LPN, Physician Center - Heart Center - Tekleyes

divh2Physician Center LPN/h2pLicking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness./ppWhen you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community./ph3Position Summary/h3pUnder the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliAssists physicians, NPs, RNs in assessment of patients and contributes information in planning and evaluating quality patient care./liliProvides direct technical nursing care to patients./liliAdministers medications ordered by a licensed provider after having completed the 90-hour Pharmacology Course and passing the National Exam./liliMaintains excellence in clinical competency and nursing skills through continuing education./liliInforms physician, NP, or RN of patients symptoms, reactions, progress and other information pertaining to patients care./liliMaintains a clean, safe and orderly patient, visitor, and staff environment. Practices Universal Precautions./liliParticipates in the ongoing quality improvement program and responds to results obtained from data collection./li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulliGraduate of accredited practical nursing program maintains current licensure in State of Ohio./liliFunctions within the scope of practice of nursing for a licensed practical nurse as defined by the Nurse Practice Act./liliMaintains BCLS certification/liliPossess basic analytical ability to perform assigned tasks and gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex./liliDemonstrates ability to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under supervision of a licensed physician, NP and/or RN./liliDemonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to perform: phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, medication administration by oral, med nebulizer, IM, SQ, routes for children and adults, ear lavage, monofilament, glucometer, occult blood, visual and auditory acuity, strep screen, urinalysis, urine pregnancy, specimen collection and preparation as applicable to the practice setting./liliDemonstrates ability to proficiently operate various office machines including office computer systems (EPIC), fax, telephone, photocopier./liliLMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards./li/ulpLicking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law./p/div