Licking Memorial Health Systems · 2 hours ago
LPN, Physician Center- Internal Medicine
Newark, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLicking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health and well-being. The LPN role involves providing nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, assisting in patient assessments, administering medications, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists Physicians, NP's, RN's in assessment of patients and contributes information in planning and evaluating quality patient care
Provides direct technical nursing care to patients
Administers medications ordered by a licensed provider after having completed the 90-hour Pharmacology Course and passing the National Exam
Maintains excellence in clinical competency and nursing skills through continuing education
Informs Physician, NP, or RN of patient's symptoms, reactions, progress and other information pertaining to patient's care
Maintains a clean, safe and orderly patient, visitor, and staff environment. Practices Universal Precautions
Participates in the ongoing quality improvement program and responds to results obtained from data collection
Schedule GI procedures
Qualification
Required
Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing program maintains current licensure in State of Ohio
LPN licensure with Meds-IV endorsement required
Functions within the scope of practice of nursing for a licensed practical nurse as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
Maintains BCLS certification
Possess basic analytical ability to perform assigned tasks and gather and interpret data in situations that are not difficult or complex
Demonstrates ability to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under supervision of a licensed physician, NP and/or RN
Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to perform: phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, medication administration by oral, med nebulizer, IM, SQ, routes for children and adults, ear lavage, monofilament, glucometer, occult blood, visual and auditory acuity, strep screen, urinalysis, urine pregnancy, specimen collection and preparation as applicable to the practice setting
LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards
Company
Licking Memorial Health Systems
Licking Memorial Health Systems not-for-profit health care organization inthe feild of hospital and healthcare.
Founded in 1898
1001-5000 employees
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