Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Clinic jobs in Lima, OH

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and under the supervision of Licensed Professional (e.g., Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care and administers medications to patients.

Essential Job Functions

• ​Provides compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Educates patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
• Provides emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a positive and caring environment.
• Assists in the coordination of healthcare services, including scheduling appointments and arranging transportation for patients.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respects confidentially and privacy and communicates in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g., Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse), participates in the nursing process to include , planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s plan of care accurately and in a timely manner while collaborating with other nurses and members of the healthcare team.
• Gives direct nursing care and assists with care of the patient at the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Performs patient data collection and observation considering patient's age group, severity of condition/disease (including physical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, self-care, and education needs), and coordination of resources and referrals.
• Collects and documents objective data, subjective data, and patient care including focused observations such as pain, pain relief, results of treatments, updates to plan of care, implementation, and evaluation of care following unit specific and hospital charting guidelines.
• Administers ordered medications and treatments within scope of practice, , as prescribed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner using appropriate medical equipment as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy services.
• Contributes to the evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing interventions, involving the patient, family, significant others, or other members of the health care team appropriately; documents and communicates patient’s responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
   

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the state of employment or LPN applicant (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (may be required for specialty areas)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (may be required for specialty areas)
• Valid state Driver’s license (preferred)

Education

None

Work Experience

1 year of clinical patient care experience (e.g., PCT, CNA, LPN) in Hospice, acute care setting, long-term care facility, or physician practice (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language

N/A

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                              x                                                                     

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)             x                                                                                                 

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                         x                                                                     

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                        x                                                                                                 

Stoop, Kneel                                                                        x                                                                    

Crawling                                                                               x                                                                    

Climbing                                                                               x                                                                    

Balance                                                                                 x                                                                   

Bending                                                                                 x                                                                 

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                                                             x       

Walking                                                                                                           x                                     

Standing                                                                                                        x                                     

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Acuity – near

Hazards

Not applicable to this position       

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Attention to detail

Compassion

Strong Communication with family members

Collaboration

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening 

Relationship building

Time management skills

Dependability

Adaptability

Flexibility

Patient Care Plans

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