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JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifying and determining the priority of patient’s / resident’s / client’s problems / needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care.
The LPN coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
In collaboration with the patient and health team members, conducts initial and ongoing assessment, designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs.
In an accurate and timely manner, LPN collects objective and subjective data, modifies the data collected as the patient’s status changes, and reports assessment data as appropriate to other members of the health care team.
Complies to all documentation standards within the scope of the LPN role.
Analyzes the assessment data, evaluates patient's condition, and collaborates with the provider to develop and maintain the patient's plan of care.
Provides education to patients, families, and staff members, in conjunction with other healthcare entities, under the direction of the provider or manager.
Coordinates the care of the patient with other healthcare entities according to the patient's plan of care.
Administers medications in a safe manner, which is consistent with the organizations policies and procedures and the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
This position works primarily in the phone room triaging calls but does some clinical work also.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired / active unless otherwise stated) :
Current LPN licensure in the state of the work place. IV certification may be required for certain specialties.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Department :
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Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,