Staff Nurse (Acute) - LPN - Float

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the RN to provide nursing care according to unit/hospital policies and procedures. They provide nursing care to patients with conditions, which require knowledge and technical skills. Assist with patient teaching. May be required to work on other nursing units where they are competent, according to the distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Float Nurse will be responsible for scheduling their shifts on the float schedule to reflect when they are available to work. Based on where the greatest need for shift coverage is, the float nurse will be assigned to work by the nursing supervisor in one of the following departments: telemetry, medical/surgical care, or patient rehabilitation prior to the start of their shift. If the need for coverage changes at any point during this shift, the float nurse may be reassigned to cover that need.

Education, Work Experience and Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Successful completion of pharmacy course, NAPNES, OOPNES, or OBN certificate
• Successful completion of OBN approved IV Therapy course
• Minimum 2-year nursing experience; Acute Care setting preferred
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio
• BLS required through the American Heart Association

Position Summary

The Float Nurse will be responsible for scheduling their shifts on the float schedule to reflect when they are available to work. Based on where the greatest need for shift coverage is, the float nurse will be assigned to work in one of the following departments: cardiac care, medical/surgical care, or patient rehabilitation prior to the start of their shift. If the need for coverage changes at any point during this shift, the float nurse may be reassigned to cover that need.

Education, Work Experience and Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. CPR required.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Ohio license. Successful completion of pharmacy course, NAPNES, OOPNES, or OBN certificate. Successful completion of OBN approved IV Therapy course is recommended.