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Health Partners of Western Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Tiffin, Ohio
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Tiffin Community Health Center
Full-time: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
No Weekends, No Holidays
SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Medical Provider or Registered Nurse (RN) in the care and treatment of Health Partners of Western Ohio's patients. The nurse performs nursing services utilizing the nursing process. The LPN shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required in a patient centered medical home setting.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Access to the Headspace App
- Training Opportunities
- Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of Employment
- Annual Continuing Education/Work Supply Allowance ($500)
- Birthday and Work Anniversary Gifts
- Annual Raises and Bonuses
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs client assessment utilizing the nursing process.
- Documents all nursing care provided according to policy.
- Formulates plan of care for clients under direction from providers.
- Obtains referrals from other physicians and specialists.
- Administers medications as prescribed by the provider.
- Follows approved protocols/standing orders for client care.
- Follows universal precautions.
- Performs treatments, procedures as prescribed by the provider.
- Performs technical skills.
- Responds to client/family/caregiver needs.
- Responds to crisis situations according to policy.
- Utilizes client education for emotional and physical health maintenance.
- Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Performs clinic and outreach related tasks.
- Utilizes on-going assessment skills.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the health care team.
- Participates in planning and problem solving.
- Participates in continuing education and professional growth.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel, nursing, medical, and clerical policies and procedures.
- Assists with seasonal programs as needed.
- Assists other team members.
- Performs nursing visits.
- Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
- Maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary.
- Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
- Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
- Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
- Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, supervisor or suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by National League of Nursing.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
CPR -- BLS (basic life support) required.
One to three years full-time experience in nursing practice is pref