LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Critical Care - Mount Carmel East - Days
Company: Mount Carmel Health System
Location: Columbus
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription:
- This LPN position will be supporting all critical care units at
Mount Carmel East on day shift working three 12-hour shifts per
week from 7am - 7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.
- Qualified applicants may submit a resume to Laura Mangia,
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at for expedited consideration
Why Mount Carmel?With five , over , a , a , and extensive outreach
and community wellness programs, serves more than a million
patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this
community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of , one of
the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our
network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000
colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts
with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people
and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to
make a difference and do the right thing.What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including
medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day
one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount
Carmel College of NursingWhy Columbus? The nation's 14th largest
city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major
metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked #1 for population
growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate
market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports,
world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music
and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and
experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at ! About the
job:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), within the scope of the
Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide administrative support and
care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical,
emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Licensed Practical
Nurse, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, under the direction
of a provider or Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery
of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards,
policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.What you
will do:Clinical:
- Greets and escorts patient to exam room
- Measures and records vital signs
- Records patient interview and history
- Provides approved patient education materials upon direction of
provider or RN
- Prepares patient for examinations, routine screening tests, and
procedures
- Assists the provider or RN with procedures as needed
- Performs phlebotomy and obtains lab specimens as ordered
- Performs testing to meet regulatory requirements as
ordered
- Performs point of care testing as ordered
- Performs EKGs as ordered
- Prepares and administers medications (no IV medications) based
on written provider order
- Changes dressings as ordered
- Removes sutures/staples as ordered
- Assists in emergency situations under the direction of the
provider.
- Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area
- Abides by all federal mandates
- Maintains patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA
guidelinesAdministrative:
- Screens, refers, routes and places phone calls
- Documents patient care observation and activities according to
professional standards and procedures.
- Prepares patient charts for appointment: files results of
tests, procedures and ensures chart completeness.
- Requests previous medical records
- Schedules appointments and tests: pre-certifies patients for
insurance coverage; sets up referral contacts; reviews requisitions
(labs and x-rays) for completeness
- Prepares and organizes department: inspects exam rooms for
cleanliness and equipment for condition.
- Stocks supplies as needed
- Timely and accurately maintains required logs and records
- Attends required in-service training
- Maintains continuing education units as appropriateWhat we are
looking for:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current license in good standing to practice as an practical
nurse in the State of Ohio, IV certification preferred
- One to two years previous experience preferred
- Effective Communication Skills
- Current BLS/CPR and maintain current certification
- Demonstrates skills and abilities in clinical and
administrative areas including phlebotomy, office lab testing,
patient care, injections, vitals and EKG.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to make decisions
based on established policies and procedures.
- Basic computer skills required, previous experience with EMR
preferred--Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be
equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other
classification protected under local, state or federal law.Our
Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of
115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians
across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our
colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values,
traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the
communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce
positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a
different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these
differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to
diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and
education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and
accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier
diversity.
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