Licensed Practical Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital; Medina Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (taxable)

Onsite position

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Medina Township, OH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of an RN or provider. The role focuses on assessment, planning, delivering, and documenting patient care, plus education for patients and families.

Part-time position, 32 hours per week, with a variable day schedule and onsite work. Candidates should have an Ohio LPN license, BLS, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; Epic EMR experience favored.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing and licensed in Ohio.
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required by department.
• Minimum one year of relevant nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care under the supervision of an RN or designated provider, applying basic knowledge of nursing sciences to meet needs.
• Collect and monitor patient data, including specimens and labs, and communicate abnormal findings promptly.
• Participate in developing and implementing patient care and discharge plans under RN direction, and assist with daily living activities.
• Safely administer medications, injections, and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding health, treatments, and self-care.
• Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and ACH policies, maintain a safe environment, and report safety concerns.
• Collaborate with the care team, pursue ongoing education, and perform additional duties to support quality care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Graduate from an accredited LPN program

LPN license in Ohio

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

MS Office

Epic EMR

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (Taxable) Available
Part-time, 32 hours/week
Days Variable Schedule
Onsite

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