License Practical Nurse (LPN IV), Night Shift
- Req. Number: 6035
- Address: 7700 University Dr
- City, State: West Chester, OH
- Posted Date: 3/8/2023
Job Description
UC Health is hiring a Part-Time License Practical Nurse (LPN IV) for the 4 th floor Med Surg for the Night Shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Med Surg Nurse will support West Chester Hospital's Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. This 36 bed unit has ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. Our nurses work in a fast-paced environment and specializes in surgical patients that are med surg level of care.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details (selling points):
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice practical nursing. LPN (IV) will have successfully completed a Board approved basic intravenous therapy course. The LPN, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), perform duties that require a basic knowledge of nursing principles and the ability to perform technical skills in carrying out nursing procedures that are culturally based and age specific.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
UC Health is hiring a Part-Time License Practical Nurse (LPN IV) for the 4 th floor Med Surg for the Night Shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Med Surg Nurse will support West Chester Hospital's Med Surg unit and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. This 36 bed unit has ratios ranging from 4 to 6 patients per nurse. Our nurses work in a fast-paced environment and specializes in surgical patients that are med surg level of care.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Unit Details (selling points):
- Great team environment that is supportive of all staff members.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment helps with retaining great team members.
- Great for growth and development opportunities available while provided care for medically complex patients.
- Sees a wide variety of surgeries including but not limited to orthopedics, bariatric, general, trauma, GI, and GU.
- Additional benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities are also available within this unit to help with development in your nursing career.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice practical nursing. LPN (IV) will have successfully completed a Board approved basic intravenous therapy course. The LPN, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), perform duties that require a basic knowledge of nursing principles and the ability to perform technical skills in carrying out nursing procedures that are culturally based and age specific.
- Contributes recommendations to the RN regarding the interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with other health care team members within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
- Provides input to the RN regarding establishing and prioritizing a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs.
- Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
- Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
- Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including the patient's response to nursing interventions and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
- Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
- Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Successful completion of the requirements necessary to obtain a medication administration card issued by NAPNES, OOPNE or Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Current OH LPN License
- Must have IV certification.
