LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - Days
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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* 12 Hour Day Shift

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* Description:

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* + This position will be working in our new facility at Mount Carmel Dublin working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7am - 7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

+ Interested candidates are welcome to send resume to Laura Mangia, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at

** Position

Purpose:

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* In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the  
** Licensed Practical Nurse - with Meds** , within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Functioning in the spirit of teamwork, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

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* What You Will Do:

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* + Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. Forexample:demonstrates friendliness andcourtesy,effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

+ Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

+ Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury,violenceor adverseoutcometo associates and patients.

+ Relationship-based Care:
Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.

+ Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, andexhibitsprofessionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.

+ DELEGATION:
Directs unlicensed staff in work related activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates the ability to managethe patient assignmenteffectively.

+ COMMUNICATION:
Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate membersof the patient care team.

Keepspatient/family appraised/updated.

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EDUCATION:

Provides patient/family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse

+ CONTINUITY PLANNING:
In conjunction with the physician and RN,identifiesdischarge needs,participatesinplanningand completes continuity of care forms as appropriate.

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COLLABORATION:

Collaborates with Providers, house staff, Registered Nurses, and other health care disciplinesregardingpatient care.

+ SAFE PRACTICE:
Performs treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Verifies and implements physician/other licensed independent practitioner's orders. Administers medications, according to the organization's standards, policies,procedure sand/or guidelines.

Initiates appropriate emergency procedures within the scope of practice under the direction of the RN/physician.

Practicesproper patient identification procedures. Maintains equipmentappropriate tothe care environment. Establishes priorities for the delivery of nursing care and meets patient needs.

+ DOCUMENTATION:
Documents accurately and completely pertinent information/datain accordance withdocumentation standards, policies,procedure sand/or guidelines.

+ COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Utilizescomputer systems effectively, including. ATK. Systemsappropriate toarea. Registrar. Appropriate use of Internet/Intranet.

+ INITIATIVE:
Takes responsibility tofacilitateimprovements in patient services, staff/physicianrelationshipsand the working climate. Is responsible/accountable for professional development andmaintaininglicensure requirements.

Takesresponsibility forowneducation.

+ Administration of medications:
Please see the Scope of practice for LPN set forth by the Ohio Board of Nursing

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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Education:

Graduate of School of Practical Nursing

+ Licensure / Certification:
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.

+ Successful completion of an LPN IV therapy…