Orrville Hospital Foundation

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.

The primary purpose is to provide clinical support to the physician, provide patient and family education, and work cooperatively with the remainder of the office structure within the context of the Nurse Practice Act of Ohio.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• IV Certification, preferred.

• Graduate of an approved nursing school of nursing.

• Current LPN license

• Must have current up-to-date CPR training.

• Must adhere to office policy of yearly TB testing, OSHA and HIPAA training.

• Evidence of good health as evidence of infrequent absenteeism.

• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous and professional manner.

• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress.

• Must be able to work as a team and independently.

• Positive, friendly, and compassionate.

• Must poses the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

• 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.

• 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 and applicable policies.

• 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.

• Checks physician schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.

• Inspects patient’s medical record prior to visit to insure completeness as well as making sure the results of tests are available.

• Rooms patients in a timely fashion making sure to identify patient and compare with chart. Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and current accurate list of medications and all pertinent information needed for the physician to assess the patient.

• Performs EKG according to policy and protocol.

• Accurately completes medical forms and correctly completes and routes billing information to appropriate staff. (Example disability forms etc..)

• Copies and releases medical records according to office procedures.

• Documents properly and legally in patient’s chart.

• Correctly educates patient for all testing and medications that are ordered.

• Returns phone calls to patients by the end of the business day.

• Notifies physician promptly of abnormal lab/test results.

• Restocks and cleans exam rooms after use according to protocol.

• Uses the EHR to accurately document and inform physicians of patient interactions.

• Any other duties as assigned my Practice coordinator or Manager

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Forward Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Overhead Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Standing

Continuous 66% of the day

Walking

Continuous 66% of the day

Sitting

Occasional 10-33%

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Frequent 34-65%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Crawling

Never

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Frequent 34-65%

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.