Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent and caring manner. Works under the direction of an RN and within the Nurse Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge Nurses, RN staff

Embraces teamwork by adhering to Nursing Practice Model

Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude

Demonstrates professional behavior and competent nursing practice

Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills

Participates in the implementation of the nursing process within the scope of LPN practice

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Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families

Maintains patient confidentiality in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital

Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team

Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations

Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster positive communication

Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate channels of communication.

Participates in team collaboration/huddles

Reports critical information to RN

Interact with clinical students in a positive, productive manner

Maintains appropriate clinical skills: Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to team leader/Clinical Coordinator in timely manner Reviews plan of care developed by RN Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator Under direction of the RN, provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner. Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills Other duties as assigned by management team

Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Under direction of RN, performs data collection and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to team leader/Clinical Coordinator in timely manner

Reviews plan of care developed by RN Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator

Under direction of the RN, provides age appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and medication using available teaching resources

Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.

Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills

Other duties as assigned by management team

Administers medication safely: Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation) Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication administration

Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis

Follows 6 rights of medication administration (6th is right documentation)

Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling

Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication

Participates, in conjunction with the RN/Clinical Coordinator (Home Health role), in huddles and patient rounds to: Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence based practice Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction Evaluate adherence to documentation of care

Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards met

Evaluate the care provided according to standards and evidence based practice

Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care

Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction

Evaluate adherence to documentation of care

Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload.

Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making

Displays positive attitude. Treats others with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer interactions internal and external.

Assess customer satisfaction when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for unresolved issues or problems

Use AIDET to: Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction

Optimize the patient’s experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and increasing the patient’s compliance

Develop positive relationships with other departments to foster patient satisfaction

Use face to face resolutions (crucial conversation) to intervene with patients or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution

In conjunction with the Department Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator:

Function as a mentor, seeking learning opportunities for students

Demonstrates initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and career goals

Demonstrate professional development by attending conferences, participating in committees/unit projects

Demonstrate professional growth by maintaining awareness of changes in nursing practice/evidenced based nursing care

Accept feedback as opportunity for growth

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance, reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion with departmental leadership and peers.

Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management team. Assists in data collection as directed.

Participates on at least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or hospital based

Develop and maintain awareness of DNV, CMS (Centers for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety measures

Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of nursing best practices for the types of patients for whom care is provided

Dependent upon department and the population served:

Neonatal (Birth thru 28 days)

Handles infants in gentle manner

Speaks in soothing voice

Holds and cuddles infant when necessary

Facilitates parental interaction and care of infant

Infant (29 days thru 12 months)

Approaches infant in slow, non-threatening way

Speaks in soothing way

Holds and cuddles infant as much as possible

Encourages parental interaction with infant

Allows for familiar toys/blankets to be brought from home

Pediatrics (one year thru 11 years)

Allows choices when possible

Speaks directly using few, clear, simple terms and explanations

Limits number of strangers entering room

Provides consistent nursing assignments

Does not shame parents for lack of cooperation

Holds child for painful procedures

Adolescents (12 years thru 18 years)

Allows participation in care and choices as appropriate

Provides for patient's modesty

Tells patient exactly what will be expected

Allows patient control

Speaks directly to patient in simple medical terms

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Identifies physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at discharge

Teaches patient about one item at a time

Repeats instructions several times

Speaks slowly and distinctly when talking to the patient

Under direction of RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patient in the Wound Center. Is responsible for meeting established WCH Standards of Nursing practice in the management of all assigned patients. Acts within the Federal and State Laws, and professional and ethical practice. Also administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing of patients under the supervision and orders of a hyperbaric physician.

Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience

Wound Care experience

Assess, stage, measure and photograph wounds accurately and in accordance to policy

Implement wound care and HBO protocols when clinically indicated

Assist physicians with wound therapy

Accurately complete superbill and ensure that all orders and charges are initiated accurately

Coordinates activities with other disciplines (rehab, nutrition, diabetic education, home health, DME, nursing homes and other ancillary services)

Coordinates office visits, pre-procedure work-ups and patient education with the multidisciplinary team

Fosters continuity of care between WCH and care taker (home, hospital, HH, etc.)

Triages telephone calls and assists with scheduling

REV: 2/23, 9/2/25

Approved: TMMYERS