Aultman Health Foundation Hiring for Licensed Practical Nurse/ LPN – Homecare Nursing at Canton, OH  Full Time

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Nursing Summary/ Purpose of Position

The primary purposes of the Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) are to provide direct patient care, patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

License Practical Nurse Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• IV Certification preferred
• Two years recent nursing experience in acute care, long-term care or home health preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation with proof of insurance

Responsibilities and Expectations – Colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing service, knowledge, and skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies evidence-based practice.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Identifies and reports changes in patients’ status to Registered Nurse for evaluation.
• Documents nursing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers treatments and other direct care; prepares and administers medications as prescribed; observes and evaluates patients’ responses to medications and treatments; and identifies and promptly communicates adverse reactions to the Registered Nurse.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Collaborates with patients, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• LPN is a patient advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and applicable policies.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

AHF will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on AHF or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the /AHF Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

Department Summary:

Aultman Health Care in Your Home is a Medicare certified home health agency. Skilled nursing care is provided to adults and geriatric patients with a variety of physical conditions within their place of residence.

Physical Requirements

Purpose: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
	Never	Occasional 10-33%	Frequent 34-65%	Continuous 66% of the day	Remarks
Lifting				x
0-10 lbs				x
10-20 lbs			x
20-35 lbs		x
35-50 lbs		x
50-75 lbs		x
75-100 lbs		x
over 100 lbs		x
Forward Reaching			x
Overhead Reaching		x
Standing			x
Walking			x
Sitting			x
Climbing	x
Stairs/Ladder			x
Bending Stooping			x
Pushing Pulling
0-10 lbs			x
10-20 lbs		x
20-35 lbs		x
35-50 lbs		x
50-100 lbs		x
over 100 lbs		x
Grasping/repetitive sustained			x
Fine motor coordination				x
Vision: Near/Far				x
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other				x

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Demonstrates respect for personal privacy and property.
• Participates in case conferences.
• Meets daily average productivity standard established by the agency.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the agency.
• Responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Complies with safety and infection control policies.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in the required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the Clinical Manager or Director

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Works weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Participates in the on-call rotation.
• Responds promptly to phone calls or electronic communications throughout the assigned shift.
• Shifts are assigned and changed due to the staffing needs of the agency based upon volume and acuity.
• Visits may be required during night or evening hours and during periods of inclement weather.
• Travel within the agency designated service areas is required.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority throughout the assigned shift