Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse) (Immediate Openings !! Paid Weekly !)

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Job Summary

Provide direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and facility policies, procedures and standards. Communicate with physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including geriatric and general population.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN
• Formulate a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Demonstrate ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Demonstrate ability, under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy including, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Assess and reassesses pain management techniques utilized. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.

. Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Meet current documentation standards and policies.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identify and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Manage and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.

Non-Essential Functions

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Wear identification while on duty. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned Professional Requirements
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

Qualifications

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Position requires light to moderate physical lifting/pulling or pushing work
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Current LPN licensure in the state of Ohio
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Nursing home
• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person