Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

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Facility: Lutheran Hospital Department: 4D Medical Unit-Lutheran Hospital Shift: Nights Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care under the direction of the Registered Nurse for assigned patients; assists with data collection, medication administration, and treatments as indicated. assesses and documents patients' pain levels utilizing appropriate protocols; collaborates with the RN on the formulation, implementation, evaluation and revision of patients' care plans. Notifies RN of any pertinent physical, psychosocial, and emotional findings. Provides direct care to assigned patients and completes hourly rounding and the rounding log as assigned. Delegates and evaluates the care administered by non-licensed personnel. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and approved nursing protocols; Under the direct supervision of the RN: assesses the educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns; collaborates with the RN assigned to the patient on educational needs of the patient; provides basic teaching and educational material to the patient/family on diagnosis, tests and procedures, safe and proper use of equipment, reason for and safe use of medications, food/drug interactions, injury prevention, self care and nutritional needs; reviews discharge instructions as previously presented by the Physician/RN; documents teaching. Completes appropriate annual competency requirements and training as required. Maintains growth and development through an ongoing process of formal and informal education and nursing study. Identifies self-learning needs, establishes personal and professional goals; Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure and current registration in the State of Ohio.
For specific areas, must be certified in medication administration and IV therapy as approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skills, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality if desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
Essential Job requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communications skills.
Managerial Responsibilities (if applicable) includes overall accountability for assigned workgroup relative to operational goals, personal requirements, and budgetary constraints.
Elderly, Children, Cardiac, Neuro, Surgical, Impaired (Hearing/Visual), Cultural, Age.
Work Experience:
~ The Licensed Practical Nurse must have a minimum of one year clinical experience within the previous three years OR must have graduated within the previous six months of hire.

Personal Protective Equipment:
~ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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