Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Psych

ProMedica Flower Hospital  is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as “Excellent” by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards and ProMedica philosophy, policies and procedure.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Under the direction of a Licensed Professional (, 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

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an Licensed Practical Nurse educational program

Skills : Monitor patient conditions during treatment, Administer medications within scope, Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care, Record patient medical histories, Analyze data and information, Attention to detail, Acceptance of authority, Critical thinking, Communication with family members, Verbal and written communication, Collaboration, Teamwork, Conflict resolution, Active listening

License : Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure from the state of employment

Certification : BLS, State of hire approved LPN certification to administer IV therapy

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Must exhibit excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills and be self-directed. Ability to contribute to and function within an interdisciplinary team. Must have the ability to make informed, quality and independent decisions. Must possess analytical and strong problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, multiple interruptions and under stressful situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment :

Physical Demands :

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

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