LPN – Richland Pediatrics (CCP)

LPN – Richland Pediatrics (CCP)
Requisition ID
2024-53111
Category
Nursing Support
Overview
This is a Full-Time, Benefits Eligible position that works Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. This position works at both the Mansfield and Shelby locations.
Provides technical nursing care to acute and chronically ill children from the age of birth to 21 years and selected adults patients, under the direction of a RN Care Manager, and in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing Law and Rule. (Sections 4723-4-01, Ohio Administrative Code or OAC, 4723-4-04, OAC, 4723-4-06, OAC, and 4723-4-08 OAC). Demonstrates competence defined () in LPN II responsibilities in providing age appropriate care and service to pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults.
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Responsibilities
1. Identifies and documents patient/family objective/subjective data and family data and observations. Reports pertinent findings to the RN responsible for directing the patients care.
2. Follows the plan of care appropriate to the developmental level of the patient.
3. Collaborates with the RN directing the patients care regarding appropriate tasks/nursing interventions.
4. Implements nursing interventions according to established standards demonstrating competence in specified nursing care.
5. Administers and documents medications by all routes, i.e. oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, transdermal, rectal and aerosol, utilizing the five rights and all other related safety recommendations.
6. Demonstrates basic written and verbal communication skills to convey nursing actions and patients/family response.
7. Demonstrates sound clinical decision making.
8. Communicates and documents patient response to care.
9. Provides input into revision of plan and care based upon data collected and identified patient/family needs.
10. Following additional education, training, and demonstrated competency, selected LPNs may perform venipunctures for the purpose of drawing blood only. (not done in the inpatient units or PAS)
11. Following education, training and demonstrated competency, LPNs may perform the following IV therapy procedures:
a. Verification of the type of peripheral IV solution.
b. Examination of a peripheral infusion site.
c. Monitor and document the hourly amount of peripheral IV infusion according to the prescribed flow rate. (R