Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN General) - Region 6

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE : (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or

all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code

under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor (e.g., administers

oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas,

douches; collects specimens; performs dialysis treatments, operates hemodialysis equipment & monitors patient duri ng

procedure; assists physicians with physical exams, treatments & / or la boratory tests; assists in emergencies by

administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation & / or restraining patients; administers controlled drugs

such as narcotics & min or tranquilizers & no n-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topi cal or injectable form (i.e.,

intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients).

Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains

medication stock & medical equipment & supplies); observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication

reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares & / or maintains related reports & records (e.g.,

unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion / restraint logs, patient kardex, team plan).

Orders medication & medical supplies; cleans nurses station & medication room / medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes &

restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS :

Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures; pharmacology; client / patient care; first-aid; CPR; general

hospital practices & proc edures; agency, institutional, hospital or c linic practices & procedures; HIPAA regulations &

standards; human relations; inventory control; employee training & development. Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g.,

respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equ ipment, blood pressure cuff); hypodermics; operation of person al

computer. Ability to understand practical field of study; deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables; recognize

• unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action; develop good rapport with patients & / or residents;

understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing; demonstrate dexterity to administer injections

perform medical treatments & strength to move, reposition or restrain patients.

Developed after employment.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT :

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio

Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

Note : Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to

Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT :

Biennial renewal of licensure as practical nurse. Obtain & maintain certification in CPR.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness & / or infectious diseases; may require travel to community site under

contract with Department of Mental Health & Department of Developmental Disabilities.