LPN Orthopedics Mentor

At University Hospitals, we are seeking a skilled LPN Orthopedics Mentor to join our team. As a key member of our nursing staff, you will provide safe, efficient, and age-specific nursing care to patients and their families, utilizing the nursing process to help them achieve optimal health status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Complete and submit required documentation.
• Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrate technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develop self and contribute to the professional practice of nursing.
• Display leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or current enrollment in a nursing program.
• 2+ years of nursing experience (Level II only).
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies.

Level II Requirements:

• 18 CNEs per year.
• 3 CNEs in clinical specialty.
• At least 5 CNEs in Leadership.
• Committee involvement.
• 5 criteria with evidence of each.

Physical Demands:

• Standing frequently.
• Walking frequently.
• Lifting frequently (50 lbs).
• Carrying frequently (50 lbs).
• Pushing frequently (50 lbs).
• Pulling frequently (50 lbs).

Travel Requirements:

10%