LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency - Nights

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (7p–7am), three shifts per week with every third weekend and rotating holidays.

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – with Meds, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Functioning in the spirit of teamwork and under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the LPN is accountable for delivering patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
• Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team and keeps patient/family appraised/updated.
• Performs treatments and procedures according to approved standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Administers medications according to the organization’s standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Documents accurately and completely pertinent information/data in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
• Directs unlicensed staff in work-related activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage the patient assignment effectively.

Requirements

• Graduate of a School of Practical Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of an approved Pharmacology Course with NAPNES Certification, OOPNES Certification, or Ohio Board of Nursing Card.
• Successful completion of an LPN IV therapy course with proof of certification.
• Prior hospital and/or Emergency Department experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay – eligible colleagues can see daily earnings and transfer funds before payday.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.