What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN General) - Region 6 position at Medical Recruitment Strategies?
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 during procedure; assists physicians
with physical exams, treatments & / or laboratory 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).
Provides general nursing, direct care & / or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists
with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities; administers topical ointments &
solutions, eye, ear & / or nose drops; repositions patients; responds to patient alarms; makes medical
appointments for patients; escorts patients & assists with recreational activities; provides one to one
group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan).
Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & t raining) to lower-level direct care staff
e.g., hospital aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g.,
dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff
conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, nursing meetings)
as assigned.
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 & procedures; agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices &
procedures
development
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.
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 :
Work nights & weekends with rotating days off; may be required to work mandatory overtime; exposed to
bodily fluids; 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.
