Licensed Practical Nurse (8168)

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)

• Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, or chiropractor.
  • Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

• Biennial renewal of licensure as practical nurse.
• Obtain & maintain certification in CPR.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work nights & weekends with rotating days off; may be required to work mandatory overtime.
• Exposed to bodily fluid.
• Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness &/or infectious diseases.
• May require travel to community site.
• Need LPN's to assist RN due to influx of mandatory overtime as a result of increased RN's vacancies.

Recommended Skills

• Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Chiropractics
• Dialysis
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• Podiatry