LPN- Primary Care Downtown

32 hours/week (4 days, 8:30am–5:00pm). Must work Mondays and Fridays, and then two other weekdays (these days will be chosen with input from candidate).

About the role

Provides technical nursing care, administers medication and assists with patient assessments and care planning under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice providers.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and records their medical histories.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification.

Skills

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care.
• Positive, effective, and age-appropriate interaction skills with patient/family, physicians, and other health care team members.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, chemicals/medications, lifting/carrying 21–40 lbs, lifting/carrying 41–60 lbs, loud noises, patient equipment, pushing/pulling 0–25 lbs, pushing/pulling 26–40 lbs, pushing/pulling 41–60 lbs, pushing/pulling 61–100 lbs, reaching above shoulder, squat/kneel.
• Frequently: Biohazard waste, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, lifting/carrying 0–10 lbs, lifting/carrying 11–20 lbs, sitting, standing, walking.
• Continuously: Audible speech, blood and/or bodily fluids, computer skills, decision making, depth perception, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing—far/near.

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.