Licensed Practical Nurse - HOMECARE

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing care under RN supervision in an onsite setting. You will collect patient data, assist with care plans, and safely administer medications while monitoring for adverse reactions.

You will educate patients and families, document care fully, and maintain compliance with ACH policies. Previous healthcare or home care experience is preferred, with on‑call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Current Ohio LPN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Healthcare/home care/physician office settings experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care under supervision of an RN or designated provider.
• Collect and monitor patient data, including labs, and communicate changes to the provider.
• Participate in developing and implementing care and discharge plans under RN direction.
• Safely administer medications, injections, and treatments; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health, treatments, and self-care.
• Document all aspects of patient care per hospital policies.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and ACH policies; maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the care team and pursue ongoing education to support quality patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

LPN degree

Ohio LPN license

BLS certification

Tools

MS Office

Epic EMR

Job description

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.

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

Other Information

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite