LPN - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

LPN - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

CANTON-OH-44701-United States

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The primary responsibility of this position is to represent the organization in leading our community to improved health through community education and health screening. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform assigned duties in accordance with established policy and procedures. The LPN will work cooperatively in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In doing so demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL / COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Demonstrates punctuality and professionalism at community wellness events.
• Treats community members with respect and dignity
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting community needs and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Identifies and addresses needs of the community members including psychological, social, cultural, ethnic, and religious / spiritual.
• Conducts community health screening and educates community members on results and risk factors and makes appropriate referrals.
• Formulates and implements a community education plan based on identified learning needs.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to appropriate personnel.
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education / Experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

O = Occasionally = 0-33% of the work shift or 0-32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

F Sitting

F Standing

F Walking

N Lifting (50 pounds or greater)

N Carrying (50 pounds or greater)

N Pushing (50 pounds or greater)

N Climbing with (50 pounds or greater)

O Stooping / Bending

O Twisting / Turning

O Kneeling / Squatting

N Crawling

O Reaching Up / Reaching Forward

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