Outpatient LPN, Pulmonary

About the Role

This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health-illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This role serves as a resource for other associates, may communicate instructions, handle minor scheduling, and inspect work, but does not have supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, firing, or performance appraisals.

Responsibilities

• 25% Assessment: Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessments. Collects and documents subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities. Reviews data obtained by other health care team members and incorporates it into assessments. Identifies and communicates findings to appropriate personnel via referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, and care conferences. Uses assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
• 25% Planning and Intervention: Documents planned nursing interventions based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. Initiates and coordinates care plans, individualizes critical paths, and promotes cost-effective care. Carries out interventions to assist patients in achieving expected outcomes using scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and interpersonal skills.
• 20% Evaluation: Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes. Revises the plan of care based on evaluative data as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 20% Delegation and Coordination: Delegates tasks according to state statutes and reviews work performed by delegated personnel. Coordinates continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team. Participates in the development of peers and others, provides coaching and feedback, and collaborates with providers.
• 10% Process Improvement and Advocacy: Participates in process improvement activities to achieve clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance targets. Acts as a patient advocate, shares information from committees and research, and manages resources to maintain a safe environment. Emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization (HRO).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (Required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Active LPN license from the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of an Ohio Board of Nursing-approved medication course.

Schedule

Day shift, 40 scheduled hours per week.

Location

Mansfield Pulmonary department.