The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care for a group of patients under the delegation of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences at the direction of a licensed provider or registered nurse.
2. Assists in patient/family education as well as teaching staff members under the direction of a registered nurse
3. Performs assessment duties.
4. Performs planning duties.
5. Performs nursing care delivery duties.
6. Participates in educational efforts within the department.
7. Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to quality patient care.
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status.
9. Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise 1. Must be able to work as part of a team and interact with people in a friendly, supportive manner at all times. 2. Previous physician office experience is preferred. 3. Ability to perform phlebotomy is preferred. 4. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required. 5. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 6. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. 7. Experience with an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.
Education and Experience 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing is required. 2. Certification: Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio is required. 3. Must have or be able to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. 4. Must also have completed one of the following certifications: Ohio Medication Card, Ohio Organization of Practical Nurse Educators (OOPNES) Card, National Association for Practical Nurse Education Services (NAPNES) Card. ? If assigned to general care units, Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification is required. ? If assigned to critical care units, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required. ? If assigned to the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and NRP is required within 1 year from date of hire. 5. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred. 6. Years of supervisory experience: None
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.