LPN, Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties

About the role

Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing. Delivers effective relationship-based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Complies with all policies and standards. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients; annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Completes and submits required documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation

Requirements

• Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program required
• 2+ years nursing experience (Level II only)
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License required upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, electronic monitoring devices)

Additional requirements for Level II

• 18 CNEs per year: 3 CNEs in clinical specialty, at least 5 CNEs in leadership; other CNE requirements agreed upon with manager
• 3 peer reviews
• Committee involvement
• 5 criteria with evidence of each

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Travel

100% travel to patients' homes for care. Covering Geauga, Portage, and Summit Counties and surrounding areas. 30 visits per week. Adult population.