Licensed Practical Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital; Clark Corners (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an onsite part-time role in Ohio. You will provide skilled nursing care under RN supervision, document care, and support patient and family education.

Your duties include data collection, care planning assistance, medication administration, and ensuring safety. Ohio LPN licensure and BLS are required; Epic EMR experience preferred. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
• Current, valid LPN license in the state of Ohio.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; others may be required.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care under RN or provider supervision.
• Collect patient data, specimens, and labs; communicate changes promptly.
• Develop and implement care and discharge plans under RN direction.
• Safely administer medications, injections, and treatments as ordered.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on health and self-care.
• Document all aspects of patient care per policy.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; report safety concerns.
• Collaborate with care team and participate in ongoing education.
• Perform additional duties to support operations.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure (Ohio)

BLS certification

Graduate from accredited LPN program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Epic EMR

Job description

Part Time: 32 Hours Bi-Weekly

Variable Schedule
Onsite

$2,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care to individuals and groups under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider. The LPN assists in assessing, planning, delivering, and documenting patient care, supports patient/family education, and contributes to the overall quality and safety of the healthcare environment. Care is provided in accordance with ACH standards, regulatory requirements, and within the scope of practice for LPNs.

Responsibilities

1. Provide age-appropriate nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated provider, applying basic knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
2. Collects and monitors patient data, including packaging and obtaining specimens and labs, contributing to assessments and promptly communicating abnormal findings or changes in condition to the appropriate provider.
3. Participates in developing and implementing patient care and discharge plans under RN direction, delivers nursing care and treatments as ordered, and assists with personal care and activities of daily living to maintain hygiene and nutrition.
4. Safely administer prescribed medications, injections, and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions, and ensure all providers orders are followed for patient treatment.
5. Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding health, treatments, and self-care.
6. Document all aspects of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing care standards.
7. Adheres to regulatory standards and ACH policies, maintains a safe and clean environment, and reports safety concerns as appropriate.
8. Works collaboratively as a member of the patient care team, engages in ongoing education and professional development, and performs additional duties to support efficient operations and quality patient care.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Other information

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent patient care, verbal, and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization.
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
4. Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) preferred.
5. Previous experience in healthcare, home care, or physician office settings preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
2. Licensure: Current, valid LPN license in the state of Ohio.
3. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Additional certifications (e.g., PEARS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP) may be required based on assignment or department/unit.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: none

Part Time

FTE: 0.800000

Status: Onsite