Licensed Practical Nurse - Tower 10 Acute Care General/Vascular Surgical and Trauma East Hospital

Position Summary:

The LPN provides patient care as assigned under the direction of the RN or LIP. The LPN provides care in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient care team. The LPN administers care utilizing the nursing process and practices within their scope of practice and the standards of the OSUWMC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

90% of time Collaborates with the RN and other members of the patient care team in providing patient care and documenting observations and care given.

• Works effectively as a team member and maintains a positive relationship and open communication with other team members and departments within the hospital.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for LPNs and OSUWMC policies and procedures.
• Observes, reports, and records signs and symptoms as well as other factors pertinent to the patients condition and compliance with prescribed therapies.
• Safely and appropriately operates patient equipment such as infusion pumps, mobility devices, specialty beds, leg compression devices, and pressure relief devices

• Administers medications consistent with the rules of the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control standards.
• Documents care given; reports changes in patient condition to the RN or LIP.
• Demonstrates understanding of job responsibilities and uses appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively complete work.
• Works with team to deliver appropriate nursing care in emergency situations, including implementing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assisting with ERT/Med Assist/Code Blue and life safety readiness.

• Adheres to regulatory compliance standards
• Assists with maintaining a safe environment for patients
• Reinforces instructions provided by RN and provides patient information
• Works effectively as a team member and maintains a positive relationship and open communication with other team members. Promotes a safe, positive and healthy work environment.

• Participates in educational and professional development opportunities
• Systematically organizes and prioritizes work to maximize productivity and carryout orders within appropriate time frame
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect.

5% of time Participates with team in quality assessment and improvement activities

• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.
• Contributes to performance improvement of the Medical Center, the unit and the patient care team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality of service to all customers.

5% of time assumes other duties as assigned

Patient Population served

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title

NO

Adolescents (14 - 17 years)

YES

Neonates (0 - 6 months)

NO

Adults (18 - 64 years)

YES

Children (7 months - 13 years)

NO

Geriatrics (65 + years)

YES