Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

URGENT CARE - DOWNTOWN

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Assist RN's and physicians in assessment of patients and contributes information in planning and evaluating quality patient care. Considers emotional, social as well as physical needs. Provides direct technical nursing care to patients. Informs RN and/or physicians of patient's symptoms, reactions, progress, and other information pertaining to patient's care.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physicians and RN's in assessment of patients and contributes information in planning and evaluating quality patient care. Considers emotional, social, and physical needs

• Administers medications ordered by a licensed provider after having completed the 90-hour Pharmacology Course and passing the National Exam. Practices the Five Rights of safe medication administration.

• Responds to emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.

• Maintains excellence in clinical competency and nursing skills through continuing education.

• Informs Physician or RN of patient's symptoms, reactions, progress and other information pertaining to patient's care. Documents information in the medical record (paper and electronic) according to policies and procedures.

• Participates in the ongoing quality improvement program and responds to results obtained from data collection.

• Presents a positive professional appearance and attitude demonstrating excellent guest relation skills, interpersonal skills and team values within the Professional Corporation, Health Systems and community.

• Recognizes and respects Patient Rights

• Observes and maintains patient, staff and corporate confidentiality per policies and procedures.

• Manages and logs resulted lab culture results and prepares chart for physician reconciliation - makes follow up calls as appropriate.

• Manages and logs resulted radiology results and prepares chart for physician reconciliation.

• Calls report to outside facilities when needed.

• Answers call lights promptly and with courtesy

• Set up suture trays using aseptic technique.

• Joint aspiration

• Splint, Wrap, Sling, Swath and Cervical Collar application

• Crutches

• Wound dressings

• Assists with:Cardioversions, Defibrillations and Pacemakers

• Understands how to give tetanus, flu, and pneumonia shots

• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions
• Current LPN licensure forOhioand maintain.
• Functions within the scope of practice of nursing for a licensed practical nurse as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• BLS certification (Mandatory)
• Completes orientation as specified to acquire the necessary familiarity with LMHS policies, nursing procedures and techniques within assigned patient care areas.
• Efficiently participates in case of emergency (code blue, fire, weather, disaster)
• Possess basic analytical ability to perform assigned tasks and gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under supervision of a licensed physician, NP and/or RN.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to perform: phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, medication administration by oral, med nebulizer, IM, SQ, routes for children and adults, ear lavage, monofilament, glucometer, occult blood, visual and auditory acuity, strep screen, urinalysis, urine pregnancy, specimen collection and preparation as applicable to the practice setting.
• Demonstrates ability to proficiently operate various office machines including a personal computer, office computer systems (IDX, EMR, Meditech), fax, telephone, photocopier.
• Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency
• Obtain/maintain phlebotomy skill
• Obtain/maintain glucometer skills
• Maintains annual Ortho-Glass competency.
• Promotes a culture of safety and proactive with implementing initiatives
• Obtain/maintain IBEX competency
• IV Certification
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.