Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The LPN is responsible for:
- Demonstrates through behavior Kettering Health Network’s core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.
- Provides direct patient care within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act. Turns paperwork in daily.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinators.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Updates medication profile as needed.
- Assesses and provides patient/caregiver education and information pertinent to disease process, self-care techniques, health promotion and disease prevention.
- Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the Family/Physician with reports documented in the clinical record and implements physician’s new orders.
- Performs drug regimen review at every visit.
- Participates in coordination of care reporting the identified needs for other disciplines to the Nurse Manager.
- Performs medication administration per policy and procedures.
- Educates patient/care giver in administering of medication, including infection control.
- Maintains and orders effectively adequate supplies and stores correctly.
- Follows infection control guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing per policy, uses correct bag technique, disposal of hazardous waste according to policy and follows safety regulations.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
- Attend mandatory meetings, training sessions, in-services and team meetings.
- Meets productivity.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
Job Requirements:
- State of Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse License
- CPR
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