LPN, Ambulatory Womens Health Willoughby

JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Position Summary

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients / families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

Essential Functions

• Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
• Completes / submits required documentation.
• Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

Other Accredited Program Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. Required

Work Experience

2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. Required
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) Required
• Level II Only : 18 CNE’s per year.
• 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty
• At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership
• Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
• Level II Only :
• 3 Peer Reviews.
• Committee Involvement.
• 5 criteria with evidence of each.
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. Required
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices). Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

IV certification (unit depending). Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Constantly

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LOCATION

University Hospitals is a national leader in healthcare that takes pride in calling North-East, Ohio home. With more than 150 locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding metropolitan areas, UH provides unique opportunities to deliver world-class care in the communities where our employees live, work, and play.