LPN - Defiance Regional Hospital - Express Care

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will care for patients under the leadership of Registered Nurses, Physicians or Advanced Practice Nurses. In this role, you will contribute to the patient care plan and its implementation and evaluation with the health care team. You will have opportunities for professional development and team involvement through staff meetings, committee and performance improvement activities that will enhance patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (e.g., Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse), participates in the nursing process to include observation, 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.

Contributes to the plan of care with input from patient/family and other members of the healthcare team. 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. Collect and document objective data, subjective data, and patient care data.

Verifies that patient care provided, and medication administered are documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Implements patient care in a safe, knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. 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.

Recognizes and reports significant changes in the patient's condition and contributes to plan of care revision based on ongoing evaluation. Assists in IV management as ordered by provider within scope of licensure and IV certification standards. Adheres to the safety policies and procedures of the organization.

Recognizes and reports potential safety issues. Delegates nursing tasks in accordance with the State Board of Nursing and/or applicable state law. Accepts accountability and responsibility for delivery of care for optimal patient outcomes.

Complies with all HIPPA and OSHA policies. Practices infection control procedures. Facilitates and assists in coordination of patient referrals ordered by provider.

Participates in the orientation and training of new personnel. Participates in usage and maintenance of equipment and instruments for safe patient care. Promotes clean and safe physical environment.

Participates in staff unit meetings, committees for improving nursing care and performance improvement activities for patient care. Maintains knowledge of and follows specific department policies and procedures. 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. REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a Licensed Practical Nurse educational program License: Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from state of employment Certification: BLS, State of hire approved LPN certification to administer IV Therapy ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines.

ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health.

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We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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