LPN (New Grad) Medical Surgical Observation

UH Elyria Medical Center 9 Smythe is a 37-bed telemetry unit specializing in observation patients. Because the expectation is that patients admitted in observation status are in the hospital for less than 24 hours, our floor can be fast-paced. WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? the relationship we have with our team and or patients .Our team on 9 is a family and we have work closely to deliver amazing care to our patients. Click HERE to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager! A Brief Overview Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. What You Will Do - Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing. - Completes/submits required documentation. - Delivers effective relationship based nursing care. - Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. - Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. - Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. - Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Additional Responsibilities - Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and standards. - For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. - Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity