LPN - Hamilton - 5 Main Acute Medical and Oncology - FT/Nights
Incentives:
Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000 available for eligible applicants.- Bonus may vary based on shift and job status
- Relocation bonus may be available based on distance of the move
- Returning employees must not have been employed with Kettering Health within 6 months of rehire
Overview:
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.
Campus Overview:
Kettering Health Hamilton- Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
- Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
- KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
- In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
- In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
- America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
- America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
- Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)
Responsibilities & Requirements:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to individuals through the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN is accountable for his/her own professional development and practice within the scope of care defined by law.The delivery of nursing care within the Kettering Health Network reflects the missions, vision, values and philosophies, of the organization and nursing departments.
The Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Minimum EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing (NLN)
Completion of an approved IV therapy course
Evidence of completion of an OBN course in medication administration
Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Required SkillsBLS certification
☐ Responsive to coaching to correct risky behaviors and applies learning to next situation
☐ Demonstrates nursing clinical skills necessary to make pertinent and accurate observations of the physical, psychological, spiritual and educational needs of the patient☐ Shares collected data with the RN partner in a timely manner.
☐ Provides input to the RN for the development of the patient’s plan of care
☐ Implements the plan of care as directed by the RN and executes interventions to provide safe quality care.
☐ Contributes to the modification of the care plan based on patient response☐ Appropriately delegates to unlicensed staff based on the patient’s care plan and skill level of the personnel.
☐ Timely documents in the electronic medical record or the appropriate venue. Documentation reflects nursing care, patient response and associated pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
☐ Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
☐ Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations
☐ Immediately reports changes in the patient condition to the registered nurse
☐ Safely administers medications utilizing the “five rights”.
☐ Consistently informs patients when new medications are ordered, informs patients of the implications and possible side effects of these medications*
☐ Aware of population specific quality indicators; practice reflects actions that support core measures.
☐ Behavioral choices align with safe practice standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year acute care highly desired.