LPN - Support Services

Functioning within the Health System#s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures. The LPN functions as a partner to the Registered Nurse with the goal of providing quality patient care. #The LPN responsibilities include collecting data, implementing and evaluating nursing care. The LPN is responsible for providing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

#Must observe, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient#s response to care based upon clinical skills. #Patient care will be delivered by the LPN who is partnered with one or two other caregivers that may include an RN, another LPN, and/or a PCT. #The LPN is responsible for delegating appropriate tasks to the LPN/PCT partners(s).

On call response time required within sixty (60) minutes.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. #Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia class is required within 6 months of hire. #Intermediate Cardiac Dysrhythmia Class required within 1 year of hire. # Licensure/Certification: Must have a valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio. #Current BLS required. #ACLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience: #One to three years# experience specific to direct inpatient care preferred. Skills: #Must have excellent #customer service# skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. #Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes and be #on call# per department requirements.

#Be cooperative and collaborative, and have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency while under stress. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience. #Must be able to print and write legibly and accurately. #Possess the ability to calculate simple mathematics and follow instructions.

#Must have pre and post-care knowledge of patients undergoing a cardiac or vascular procedure. #Will be required to cover in other departments as needed #