LPN - Dayton - 6100 Med Surg - FT / Nights

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Dayton

Kettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.

Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.

KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.

Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.

One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.

371 bed facility

Over the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including :

Top 100 Hospital

Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades in 2019.

Received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

Responsibilities & Requirements

The LPN performs a wide variety of patient care duties in preparation for the physician consultation. Physician assistance in delivery of special patient needs and procedures, including minor surgery.

The LPN Is Responsible For

Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration

Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by physician

Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms

Keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies

Prepares sterilization as required

Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.

Job Requirements

Completed accredited program that meets nationally accepted standards

Current LPN license in the State of Ohio

Current CPR certification

Experience in medical environment

Willingness to accept orders and perform repetitive tasks

Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and public, follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks, be patient, courteous and tactful.

Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work autonomously with little direction.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality