Acute Care -Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Part Time - 7am-7pm Job Listing at Wilson Health in Sidney, OH (Job ID 8a78859f8eee9491018f2f0cf39d1031)

Description

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Acute Care (Medical Surgical-Telemetry) Licensed Practical Nurse for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.
  Key Perks and Benefits:  

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic.  Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Generous paid time off program beginning day one.
• Medical Insurance: Your Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.

Employment Status: Part Time

Working Hours: 24 hours a week (48 hours per pay period)

Shift: 3rd shift (7 am -7 pm)

Position Reports to: Acute Care Nurse Manager                           

Department Description: Wilson Health's Acute Care Department is a 23-bed medical-surgical -telemetry unit. This unit is where patients receive active but short-term treatment for a server injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. 

Job Summary: The Acute Care LPN functions under the rules/regulations of the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.  She/he provides direct patient care, special treatments, and procedures at a professional level equivalent to her/his training. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing care based on established clinical practice standards and the code of professional ethics appropriate for LPN role.  Reports critical values/results to the Registered Nurse for timely action, e.g. vital signs, pain, blood sugar, lab findings, 15-minute safety checks and EKG results.
• Recognizes patients experiencing actual/potential life-threatening conditions and responds appropriately within the LPN scope of practice.
• Follows emergency protocols/procedures, based on LPN role and patient needs. Follows American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Professional Ethics.
• Demonstrates consideration for special needs, behaviors of specific age groups across the lifespan and individuals served when providing care. Provides information regarding procedures and equipment to patient and/or significant other.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to improve care delivery processes, nursing quality and patient safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations.
• Assumes responsibility for attending mandatory meetings, in-services, continuing education and  participating in committees as opportunities occur.
• Documents care provided in timely, accurate and complete manner, using appropriate form and manages protected health information in compliance with HIPAA laws at all times.
• Performs clerical and supportive duties to promote efficient unit operations.
• Meets Hospital continuing education requirements, assesses own knowledge, maintains professional growth/development, participates in seminars and workshops to improve knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

• Required Minimum Education: Vocational/Technical Degree
• Current license as LPN by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing
• IV Therapy Card
• Current certification in Basic Life Support

Mission & Vision & Values:

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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