Licensed Practical Nurse - 20024761

What You’ll Do Starting pay is approximately $58,000 based on shift assignments. Provide patient care as directed Document patient‑related care timely within the electronic health record Maintain patient medical records Administer medication, including oral and intramuscular medications, and may administer intravenous therapy if appropriately certified Perform treatments Assist with Doctor’s Sick Call Assist with chronic care clinics management Participate in patient care planning and treatment team activities Respond to emergencies Provide emergency care and collection of patient data Collect vital signs and document all findings Collect urine and/or other body fluid specimens Possibly perform venipuncture to obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis Prepare patients for release and/or transfer by reviewing patient care and completing transfer or release summaries Ensure discharge medication orders are completed and forwarded to pharmacy services in a timely manner Participate in work‑related training and all institution training exercises as assigned Provide assistance to other healthcare staff Investigate and document problem areas and/or areas of concern Review shift report from preceding shift(s) Assist physicians with medical procedures Assume duties of other nurses during absences Observe, document, and provide nursing support to assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, psychiatric attendants, and/or patient care assistants) Provide patient education regarding healthcare maintenance and disease prevention Participate in continuous quality improvement activities Perform administrative duties as necessary Attend meetings and schedule multidisciplinary team meetings Perform and/or assist with inventory and ordering of medical supplies Assist ancillary staff including Health Information Technicians and medical schedulers to ensure patient care needs are met Work overtime as required License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code; MDS certification issued by ANNAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination). Job Skills Nursing Basic Medical Procedures Direct Support/Direct Care Medical Charting Medication Management Cultural Awareness Problem Solving Customer Focus Teamwork Confidentiality #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)