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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department - St. Vincent Medical Center
Mercy Health
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Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Job Description
Mercy Health St. Vincent
Full Time Days/Afternoons
Join our team today!
Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives
Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships
Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve
Preceptor Pay
Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend
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.
General Summary:
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 pIan 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 fV 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 skiIls 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. t4. 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 like span by completing continuing education program.
Hours:
Shift: Nights
Hours: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
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.
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com