As a nurse of Pomerene Medical Group it is our responsibility to support the mission and role of Pomerene Hospital within the organization and out in the community at all times. Pomerene nurses will demonstrate and support the hospital's mission, vision, values and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment. The nurse also performs all job duties in compliance with laws, regulations and in observance of accrediting agency standards and related professional organization standards. Professionalism will be maintained throughout employment and includes physical appearance and behavioral presentation.
The nurse assigned to the PMG will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious, evidenced based care while utilizing the nursing process and holistic patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, obtaining patient vitals, charting, assessments, ordering tests, administering medications, drawing blood, EKG's, giving vaccinations, educating patients and calling in prescriptions. The LPN utilizes the nursing process to provide nursing care on an individualized basis according to organizational policies and procedures. As nurses we will provide clinical leadership for patient care. Within the level of the nurse's qualifications, may be assigned to work in other clinics based on patient census and staffing needs.
Essential Functions
• Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
• Performs nursing duties at Health Professionals of Holmes County within appropriate scope of practice under the direction of the physician/provider.
• Provides appropriate patient and family education.
• Performs clerical/administrative tasks and duties as needed.
• Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians/providers and ancillary departments.
• Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice.
• Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to department policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
- Actively supports and encourages Primary Support Person (PSP) / Family involvement in patient's care, with consent of patient. Includes PSP / family members in discussion of nursing plan of care, medications, consultations with physicians and discharge instructions. Encourages PSP / family member presence at the patient's bedside and participation in the patient's care.
Education and Experience
•Completion of an Accredited Practical Nursing Program- Required for LPN.
•1-3 Years of Experience in a Healthcare/Medical setting as an LPN or LVN- Preferred.
•Valid State of Ohio LPN Licensure- Required for LPN.
•BLS Certification- Required (May be obtained during orientation period).
