Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Women & Newborn (3 West) PRN 0.3 (as scheduled)

Job Details

Marietta OH

PRN

Varies as scheduled

Nursing

Description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement the Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and / or healthcare providers as described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Ohio administrative codes. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions :

• Participates in bedside shift report / handoff.
• Performs hourly rounding.
• Obtains required patient subjective and objective information per nursing policy under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Contributes to the planning implementation and evaluation of nursing as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Coordinates timely adequate teaching to patient / family / significant other in preparation for discharge and documents appropriately under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Implements and monitors nursing interventions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Consistently documents evaluations interventions and outcomes in Meditech within required timeframe under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounding and collaborates with team members to identify patient needs under the direction of the Registered Nurse and / or healthcare provider.
• Recognizes changes in patient conditions and communicates with the physician under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Effectively manages patient care and delegates appropriately according to the needs of the patient and the skill of the caregiver as appropriate under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.
• Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient family and self based on empathy and trust.
• Promotes a positive patient experience.
• Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies.
• Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team.
• Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.
• Collects Data related to physical psychological and psychosocial health status.
• Contributes to the plan of care and teaching plan based on assessed needs of patient and family by the Registered Nurse.
• Coordinates with physicians plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and / or healthcare provider.
• Prepares sterile table with instruments supplies equipment and medications / solutions needed for procedure.
• Ensures availability of appropriate scrubs gowns and gloves
• Handles specimens for lab analysis.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Assists to prepare room for the next patient.
• Maintains compliance in RQI.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Experience Required :

Special Knowledge Skills Training :

Compensation Details : Education experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits : Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer please visit our website at

Bonus Eligibility : Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1