LPN - COMMUNITY RELATIONS

About the role

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Department Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to represent the organization in leading our community to improved health through community education and health screening. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform assigned duties in accordance with established policy and procedures. The LPN will work cooperatively in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. In doing so, demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• IV Certification, preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must have 3 years of driving experience.
• Must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. MVR check must demonstrate safe driving behavior as outlined in the Aultman Health System Driver Policy and be approved by Aultman’s insurance carrier.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Able to be organized, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safe practices and quality care.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to speak to large groups and present.
• Passion for health education.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collections specimens as ordered.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Adheres to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Identifies and addresses needs of the community members including psychological, social, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual.
• Conducts community health screening and educates community members on results and risk factors and makes appropriate referrals.
• Formulates and implements a community education plan based on identified learning needs.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to appropriate personnel.
• Basic computer and software skills.

Working Conditions

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.
• Variety of shifts: days, afternoons, weekends.
• Schedule subject to changes.
• May require travel across multiple locations.
• May require travel in inclement weather conditions.

Hazardous Exposure Category

• Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: 0-10 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 10-20 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 20-35 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 35-50 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), 50-75 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), 75-100 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), over 100 lbs - Occasional (10-33%).
• Forward Reaching: Frequent (34-65%), Overhead Reaching: Frequent (34-65%).
• Standing: Continuous (66%) of the day.
• Walking: Continuous (66%) of the day.
• Sitting: Occasional (10-33%).
• Climbing: Occasional (10-33%).
• Stairs/Ladder: Occasional (10-33%).
• Bending/Stooping: Frequent (34-65%).
• Twisting/Turning: Occasional (10-33%).
• Kneeling/Squatting: Occasional (10-33%).
• Crawling: Never.
• Pushing/Pulling: 0-10 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 10-20 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 20-35 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 35-50 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 50-100 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), over 100 lbs - Occasional (10-33%).
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 10-20 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 20-35 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 35-50 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), 50-100 lbs - Occasional (10-33%), over 100 lbs - Never.
• Grasping/repetitive sustained: Frequent (34-65%).
• Fine motor coordination: Continuous (66%) of the day.
• Vision: Near/Far/Color - Continuous (66%) of the day.
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other - Continuous (66%) of the day.