Ohio State University Physicians·Columbus, Ohio
The LPN provides skilled nursing services and executes patient care plans under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing clinical treatments, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.
Overview Looking to join our dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?
With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part.
As an employee of OSUP, you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.
Our culture At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination.
We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.
Our benefits We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you.
OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package.
In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives.
As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.
Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider, and provides a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse includes, but is not limited to, nursing procedures and executing the patient’s nursing care plans, such as, sterile dressings, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, oxygen therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, and pre- and post-operative care.
Provide safe, high‑quality patient care within the LPN scope of practice, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, administering medications/IV fluids, performing treatments, and collecting specimens. Prepare patients and exam rooms; assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and real‑time documentation as appropriate. Monitor patient conditions, recognize and report changes or adverse reactions, educate patients within scope, and coordinate laboratory specimens, results, and follow‑up care. Maintain clinical operations by sterilizing equipment, managing supplies and inventory, supporting scheduling and clerical tasks, and adhering to safety, infection control, and compliance standards. Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, effective communication with supervisors, ongoing skills training, system usage, travel as needed, and completion of assigned duties or special projects.
Graduate of a school of Practical Nursing Current Practical Nursing License in the state of Ohio Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids Compassionate, team players who are focused on providing the best care possible for their patients! Pay Range USD $21.65 - USD $32.48 /Hr.
Candidates must be a graduate of a Practical Nursing school and hold a current Practical Nursing License in the state of Ohio. Proficiency in medication administration and adherence to safety and infection control standards are required.
Market context
In Ohio, nursing roles like LPN positions are typically supported by steady demand across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, relevant bedside experience, and readiness to work within team-based care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your LPN credential and tailor your application to the settings where you have the strongest experience.
