LPN – Kettering - Acute Care Urology and General Surgery – FT/Nights

Kettering Health

  • Kettering, OH
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Overview:Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.Campus Overview:Kettering Health Main Campus
  • Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
  • The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
  • In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
  • Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
  • Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
  • Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
  • Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
  • 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements:The LPN performs a wide variety of patient care duties in preparation for the physician consultation. Physician assistance in delivery of special patient needs and procedures, including minor surgery.The LPN is responsible for:
  • Takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration
  • Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by physician
  • Keeps medical records in accordance to procedures and forms
  • Keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies
  • Prepares sterilization as required
  • Any other duties relating to the business operation of the medical practice that may be assigned by the physician(s) or practice office manager.
Job Requirements:
  • Completed accredited program that meets nationally accepted standards
  • Current LPN license in the State of Ohio
  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience in medical environment
  • Willingness to accept orders and perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and public, follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks, be patient, courteous and tactful.
  • Able to work under time constraints, multi-task, and work autonomously with little direction.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Kettering Health