Licensed Practical Nurse Home Care

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled care to select patients, including assessments and treatments as per physician directives. Experience in pediatric care is preferred.

The position comes with flexible hours offering 24 hours a week, with options for night shifts. The successful candidate must hold a valid Ohio LPN license and have excellent communication skills.

A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in home health or acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in Pediatrics and/or developmental delays preferred.
• Experience with technology-dependent or medically complex patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess physiological, cognitive/mental, and social status of each patient.
• Provide treatments based on a physician ordered plan of care.
• Educate patients/caregivers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Part‑Time

24 Hours A Week

7p-7a or 11p-7a

$5,000 Sign on Available (Taxable)

Summary

The LPN provides a skilled level of care to select patients by assessing and monitoring their physical condition, supporting and providing patient/caregiver education, and providing treatments and procedures based on a physician ordered plan of care. The LPN helps the patient achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of function and provides the level of care needed to manage them in the home and community environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess physiological, cognitive/mental, developmental, emotional, and social status of each patient.
• Provide treatments and procedures based on a physician ordered plan of care.
• Provide patient and/or caregiver education as needed.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Assist the patient in achieving and/or maintaining their optimal level of function.
• Assist, prompt, and/or provide personal care and other activities of daily living (ADLs) in order to maintain proper hygiene and nutrition.
• Serve as a vital member of the patient care team and provide input on patient plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Maintain a clean working/patient care environment.
• Document all treatments/care provided and patient responses to treatments.
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate Registered Nurse (Manager, Supervisor, Case Coordinator).
• Provide a safe environment and report safety concerns to the RN and other appropriate regulatory entities.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience of 6 months in either home health or an acute care setting is preferred.
• Experience in Pediatrics and/or working with individuals with developmental delays is preferred.
• Experience in managing technology dependent and/or medically complex patients is preferred.
• Communication skills needed to work with all levels within an organization are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• Education: Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing program is required.
• Certification: Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required. Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of experience: Six months experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: Home Care, Geriatric care, Medical/Surgical, CCU, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, or Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
• Years of experience supervising: None.

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite