Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - Selby Medical Surgical - Flex 0.6 (48 hrs biweekly) (59282)

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JobID: 337914 In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or healthcare providers as described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and Ohio administrative codes. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

  1. Participates in bedside shift report/handoff.
  2. Performs hourly rounding.
  3. Obtains required patient subjective and objective information per nursing policy, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  4. Contributes to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  5. Coordinates timely, adequate teaching to patient/family/significant other in preparation for discharge and documents appropriately, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  6. Implements and monitors nursing interventions, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  7. Consistently documents evaluations, interventions, and outcomes in Meditech within required timeframe, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  8. Participates in interdisciplinary rounding and collaborates with team members to identify patient needs, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or healthcare provider.
  9. Recognizes changes in patient conditions and communicates with the physician, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  10. Effectively manages patient care and delegates appropriately according to the needs of the patient and the skill of the caregiver, as appropriate, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  11. Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.
  12. Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.
  13. Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family, and self, based on empathy and trust.
  14. Promotes a positive patient experience.
  15. Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed.
  16. Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies.
  17. Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team.
  18. Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.
  19. Collects Data related to physical, psychological, and psychosocial health status.
  20. Contributes to the plan of care and teaching plan based on assessed needs of patient and family by the Registered Nurse.
  21. Coordinates with physician's plan of care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or healthcare provider.
  22. Maintains compliance in RQI.
  23. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required: Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at .

Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

The Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system governed by a volunteer board of community members that are committed to providing comprehensive services that meet the needs of our region. We work in innovative ways to meet the healthcare challenges of today, while preparing for the health needs of our communities in the future. Our dedicated physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff work to provide compassionate, patient-centered care with some of the most advanced technology and treatment options available in healthcare today.

Memorial Health System is comprised of a network of two hospitals with a freestanding emergency department, four surgery centers, two cancer centers, and primary care and specialty clinics throughout the region. With our mission to bring a full continuum of health services, provided with excellence, to the communities within the region, we strive to reach our vision to be an unparalleled service leader and the region s preferred provider of health services. As our services continue to grow, so does our need for experienced registered nurses. We are looking for skilled, compassionate nurses that exude our Standards of Excellence to: To find out more about our health system, please visit us at .

Location:
Ohio
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Healthcare & Medical