Licensed Practical Nurse 13105

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides hands-on nursing care within the scope of Ohio LPN practice under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed healthcare provider. This position administers medications and treatments monitors patient conditions maintains accurate documentation provides direct care and supports overall patient needs and treatment plans.

• Provide nursing care within the scope of LPN practice under the direction of an authorized healthcare provider.
• Administer medications oxygen injections dressings catheter care gastrostomy tube care suctioning wound care and other prescribed treatments.
• Perform dialysis treatments and operate and monitor related equipment as assigned.
• Assist with examinations treatments laboratory procedures and emergency care including first aid and CPR.
• Monitor document and report patient conditions medication reactions treatment responses behavior and progress.
• Maintain accurate patient and treatment records and related documentation.
• Provide direct patient care including vital signs hygiene bathing activities of daily living repositioning and other treatment-plan activities.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level direct care staff as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings training programs and other professional activities.
• Order and maintain medications medical supplies and nursing equipment.
• Perform related administrative and clerical duties.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 4723.01.
• Knowledge of practical nursing procedures pharmacology patient care first aid CPR HIPAA standards and healthcare practices.
• Ability to perform nursing procedures and safely operate applicable medical equipment.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency or changing patient conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established nursing procedures.