LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Home Care - Mercy Health - PRN - Girard, United States - Bon Secours Mercy Health

Description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.


_PRN (as needed) position_


JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a RN and with his/her team partner(s) to provide direct patient care.

As a member of the Statement:

Patient Care Team, the LPN is trained to perform a wide range of essential patient services including designated medication/intravenous administration.

The LPN performs a variety of basic age-specific duties to assist in the care of the patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

All clinical care will be done under the direction of the RN who has determined appropriate tasks for delegation. The LPN makes observations as directed by the RN and reports deviations to the RN. Under the direction of the RN, the LPN delegates nursing tasks to non-licensed personnel.


EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED

Current LPN license in State of Ohio (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Meets Hospital continuing education requirements, assesses own knowledge, maintains professional growth/development, participates in seminars and workshops to improve knowledge and skills.

EXPERIENCE:

Orientation program is provided

Computer literacy

BLS certified by American Heart Association


Education Qualifications - _List the_
_minimum_ _education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position._


Required Minimum Education:

Diploma, Certificate or Associates Degree


Specialty/Major:

Nursing


Specialty/Major:

Nursing


Licensing/ Certification - _If registration, certification or licensure is required, include the name of the accrediting or licensing body._


Licensure/Certification Required:

Current nursing license in the State of Ohio, BLS and any other unit specific certification requirement


Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility


Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1yr of nursing experience preferred


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Performs repetitive tasks/motions; Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds; Hears normal conversation; Have good manual dexterity; Have good eye-hand-foot coordination; Have clarity of vision: Near (< 20"); Have clarity of vision: Mid (> 20" - 20'); Distinguish colors


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Please indicate the activity's level of frequency that applies to this position using the following frequency scale:
1 = Not at all within shift (0%)

2 = Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

3 = Frequently within shift (34-66%)

4 = Continuously within shift %)

Standing = 3; Walking = 2; Sitting = 1; Balancing = 2; Reaching above head = 3; Lift/Carry > 50 lbs < 100 lbs.

= 4; Climbing = 1; Bending = 2; Twist at Waist = 3; Push/Pull with force < 50 lbs = 2; Reaching above shoulder = 2; Lift from floor level up = 2; Crouching/Squatting = 2; Crawling = 1; Kneeling = 3; Push/Pull with force > 50 lbs = 3; Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.

= 2; Lift from waist = 1


MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reads and interprets written/oral instructions; Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently; Defines and understands issues and problems; Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding; Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications; Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; Must be flexible and able to adapt to change


WORKING CONDITIONS

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur; General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, airconditioned office area, with moderate noise levels; May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions; Prolonged periods of working alone may occur

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

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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