LPN - RADIATION at Aultman Health Foundation – CANTON, Ohio

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• IV Certification preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS – colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
	Never	Occasional 10-33%	Frequent 34-65%	Continuous 66% of the day	Remarks
Lifting
0-10 lbs
10-20 lbs
20-35 lbs
35-50 lbs
50-75 lbs
75-100 lbs
over 100 lbs
Forward Reaching
Overhead Reaching
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Climbing
Stairs/Ladder
Bending Stooping
Pushing Pulling
0-10 lbs
10-20 lbs
20-35 lbs
35-50 lbs
50-100 lbs
over 100 lbs
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Fine motor coordination
Vision: Near/Far
Hearing: ordinary converstation/other

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Choose the correct category from the list below.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Qualifications

• I.E. NRP, PALS or ACLS

Responsibilities & Expectations

Skills

Working Conditions

Please list the working conditions in the work environment. Examples are below.

• Work eight hours a day. This unit requires has 24/7 coverage.
• Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays

a year, in a group rotation.

• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain

adequate floor coverage.

• Cross training to all areas in the department is required.
• On call coverage is assigned to cover department schedule.
• Staff may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.
• Travel within a “XX” mile radius is required.