Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department - St. Vincent Medical Center

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children's Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.

Assumes accountability and responsibility of the administration of medications and treatment prescribed by a licensed physician, upon completion of a medication course approved by the Board of Nursing. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Completion of an approved practical nursing education program (required)
• Current licensure as an LPN in the state of OH
• Successful completion of a board approved course in medication administration
• One to three months to learn job: 6 month experience in acute patient care setting
• Passes a NLN medication pretest
• Medication exam to insure that skills are maintained every three years

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects and documents subjective and objective data related to the patient's health status. Reports data to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance or modification of the nursing component of the plan of care.
• Provides direct basic nursing care at the direction of the RN.
• Collaborates with nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing interventions. Documents and communicates responses to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Administers medications timely and accurately according to physician orders
• If IV course completed, starts IVs and administers IV fluids timely and accurately according to scope of practice and physician orders.
• Performs patient teaching to patients and documents appropriately.
• Reports all changes in patient condition to RN or physician.
• Displays the ability to proficiently perform skills according to the LPN job description as assigned.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or policies.
• Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customer. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
• Participates in activities that benefit the community. Supports research opportunities and activities.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values (Compassion, Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Sacredness of Life, Service) of Mercy Health Partners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth & development over the life span by completing continuing education program.

Hours:

• Shift: Days
• Hours: 7:00AM - 7:30PM
• Hours per pay period: 72
• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.