Licensed Practice Nurse

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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...