Licensed Practical Nurse

1 month ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States The Ohio State University Full time

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Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse - Tower 10 Surgical Trauma - East Hospital

Department

East | Tower 10 General and Vascular Surgery

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The LPN provides patient care as assigned under the direction of the RN or LIP. The LPN provides care in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient care team. The LPN administers care utilizing the nursing process and practices within their scope of practice and the standards of the OSUWMC.

Duties and Responsibilities

90% of time Collaborates with the RN and other members of the patient care team in providing patient care and documenting observations and care given.

  • Provide nursing care in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for LPNs and OSUWMC policies and procedures.
  • Observes, reports, and records signs and symptoms as well as other factors pertinent to the patient's condition and compliance with prescribed therapies.
  • Safely and appropriately operates patient equipment such as infusion pumps, mobility devices, specialty beds, leg compression devices, and pressure relief devices
  • Administers medications consistent with the rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Maintains universal precautions and infection control standards.
  • Documents care given; reports changes in patient condition to the RN or LIP.
  • Demonstrates understanding of job responsibilities and uses appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively complete work.
  • Works with team to deliver appropriate nursing care in emergency situations, including implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assisting with ERT/Med Assist/Code Blue and life safety readiness.
  • Adheres to regulatory compliance standards
  • Assists with maintaining a safe environment for patients
  • Reinforces instructions provided by RN and provides patient information
  • Works effectively as a team member and maintains a positive relationship and open communication with other team members. Promotes a safe, positive and healthy work environment.
  • Participates in educational and professional development opportunities
  • Systematically organizes and prioritizes work to maximize productivity and carryout orders within appropriate time frame
  • Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect.

5% of time Participates with team in quality assessment and improvement activities

  • Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.
  • Contributes to performance improvement of the Medical Center, the unit and the patient care team.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality of service to all customers

5% of time assumes other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Patient Population served

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title

NO

Adolescents years)

YES

Neonates months)

NO

Adults years)

YES

Children (7 months - 13 years)

NO

Geriatrics (65 + years)

YES

Location

East Hospital - Tower (0397)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

36

Shift

Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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