LPN-WOODLAWN REHAB

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

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.

Woodlawn Rehab is a comprehensive medical rehabilitation unit. The nurse collaborates with therapy (PT, OT, and ST) to provide patients with rehabilitative care.

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.

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.
• Professional interactions with colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Apply evidence-based practice.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Report changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Document nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administer treatments and other direct care; prepare and administer medications as prescribed; observe and evaluate patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identify and promptly communicate adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collect specimens as ordered.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Act as a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and foster patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibit High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Timely review of emails, department communications, and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Apply evidence-based practice.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Report changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Document nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administer treatments and other direct care; prepare and administer medications as prescribed; observe and evaluate patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identify and promptly communicate adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collect specimens as ordered.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Act as a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and foster patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibit High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Timely review of emails, department communications, and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

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.

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%), 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%).
• 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%), 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%), 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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

TBD

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.
• Professional interactions with colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors.

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.

Department 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.
• Professional interactions with colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.
• Apply evidence-based practice.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Report changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Document nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implement the identified plan, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administer treatments and other direct care; prepare and administer medications as prescribed; observe and evaluate patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identify and promptly communicate adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collect specimens as ordered.
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborate with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Act as a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and foster patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibit High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Timely review of emails, department communications, and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department 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.

Department 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.

Department Physical Demands

• Lifting: 0-10 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 10-20 lbs - Frequent (34-65%), 20-35 lbs - Frequent (3