LPN, Ambulatory Pediatrics - Amherst

University Hospitals; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Amherst, OH seeks an experienced LPN for ambulatory pediatrics. The nurse will provide age-specific care, document thoroughly, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience and an accredited practical nurse program are required; BLS is also required upon hire. Responsibilities include delivering relation-based nursing care, using a variety of clinical equipment, and maintaining PHI security as part of

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited practical nurse program or be currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• 2+ years nursing experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families.
• Complete and submit required documentation.
• Deliver effective relationship-based nursing care.
• Demonstrate technical skills in care delivery to ensure safe practice and outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate to optimize patient care.
• Support professional practice development and show leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN scope of practice

Clinical equipment use

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited practical nurse program

Currently enrolled in nursing program

Job description

Job Description - LPN, Ambulatory Pediatrics - Amherst (260008Z5)

LPN, Ambulatory Pediatrics - Amherst - ( 260008Z5 )

A Brief Overview

Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.

What You Will Do

• Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
• Completes/submits required documentation.
• Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required)

Work Experience

• 2+ years Nursing Experience (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
• Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. • 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty • At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership • Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
• Level II Only: • 3 Peer Reviews. • Committee Involvement. • 5 criteria with evidence of each.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%