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University Hospitals
LPN, Ambulatory General Surgery
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$58,749 / year median in Ohio
+11% projected growth
Job Description
A Brief Overview Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. What You Will Do Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing. Completes/submits required documentation. 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. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education Other Accredited Program:
Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required) Work Experience 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)Level II Only:
18 CNE's per year.- 3 CNE's in clinical specialty
- At least 5 CNE's in Leadership
- Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
Level II Only:
- 3 Peer Reviews.
- Committee Involvement.
- 5 criteria with evidence of each.