Licensed Practical Nurse IV (LPN), Nights, Emergency Department

Licensed Practical Nurse IV (LPN), Nights, Emergency Department 

UC Health is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the emergency department for the night shift at West Chester Hospital.  

The Emergency Department Nurse will support West Chester Hospital’s emergency room (ER) and Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. 

About West Chester Hospital   

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. 

 
Unit Details: 

• West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III trauma center which shares providers with our Level I trauma center, UC Medical Center, in downtown Cincinnati.  

• Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees have a work-life balance. 

• All staff have open lines of communication with leadership.  

• As an LPN in the Emergency Department, you will work with your own caseload of patients. 

• Our Emergency Department team strives to create a supportive, team-oriented environment. 

Responsibilities for Candidates 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice practical nursing. LPN (IV) will have successfully completed a Board approved basic intravenous therapy course. The LPN, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs duties which require a basic knowledge of nursing principles and the ability to perform technical skills in carrying out nursing procedures that are culturally based and age specific. 

• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.  

• Contributes recommendations to the RN regarding the interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with other healthcare team members within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.  

• Provides input to the RN regarding establishing and prioritizing a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs. 

• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.  

• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.   

• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.   

• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.   

• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.   

• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others. 

Qualifications for Candidates 

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing  

• Current OH RN License with IV Certification  

• Successful completion of the requirements necessary to obtain a medication administration card issued by NAPNES, OOPNE or Ohio Board of Nursing. 

• Prior LPN experience preferred  

Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our emergency department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating towa