Licensed Practical Nurse - AKRON EAST

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (Taxable)

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in assessing, planning, and delivering care to patients. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, administering medications, and maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a current Ohio license, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience with EPIC software is preferred. Join us in providing quality care to patients in Akron!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience preferred.
• Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
• Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of patient data for analysis by an RN or Provider.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Ability to perform Phlebotomy

Education

Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse

BLS Certification through American Heart Association

Tools

EPIC or similar EMR software

Job description

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (Taxable) Available Full-time, 40 hours/week Days Variable Schedule Onsite

Summary

Assist in assessing, planning, and delivering care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and or Provider to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for hospital patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the collection of patient data for analysis by an RN or Provider
2. Observes patient and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff
3. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments
4. Performs routine laboratory testing
5. Provides education and information to patients and family members
6. Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned
7. Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times
8. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO
9. Performs other assigned task to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care
10. Other duties assigned

Technical Expertise

• Excellent customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) preferred
• EPIC or similar EMR software preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Previous Physician Office experience preferred
• Ability to perform Phlebotomy preferred

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program. Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
2. Certification: BLS (through American Heart Association AHA).
3. Years of experience: Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: N/A