LPN, Ambulatory Rainbow Pediatrics Chardon

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Ambulatory Rainbow Pediatrics in Chardon. The role involves providing safe, efficient, age-appropriate nursing care using the nursing process to support health status in patients and families.

Responsibilities include documentation, relationship-based care, and collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations while adhering to UH policies. Requires LPN license in Ohio or Compact and 2+ years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program (Required).
• Must possess LPN license in Ohio or multi-state compact.
• 2+ years nursing experience (Level II only) (Required).
• Knowledge of LPN scope of practice as per Ohio board of nursing.
• Ability to perform and document in electronic medical records and other required systems.
• PHI handling and compliance with UH policies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Documentation

Nursing care

Communication

Leadership

Professional development

Education

Practical nurse program completion or current enrollment

Tools

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

Job Description - LPN, Ambulatory Rainbow Pediatrics Chardon (26000905)

LPN, Ambulatory Rainbow Pediatrics Chardon - ( 26000905 )

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 (Level II only) (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%