Medical Surgery Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Job Description - Registered Nurse Inpatient Post Surgical Ortho Medical Surgical (25000AED)

Registered Nurse Inpatient Post Surgical Ortho Medical Surgical - ( 25000AED )

A Brief Overview
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.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

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 (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)

Level II Only: 18 CNE per year; 3 CNE in clinical specialty; at least 5 CNE 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.

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 (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)

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%

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