LPN - Norwalk Pediatrics Office

Fisher-Titus Pediatrics; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fisher-Titus Pediatrics in Norwalk, OH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under physician guidance. You will support perianesthesia care and collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

You will maintain accurate documentation, administer and record medications, perform required assessments, and support pediatric and geriatric patients and their families. Great teamwork and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing required or better.
• CPR certification and LPN licensure required.
• Experience in pediatric and geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under physician guidance during perianesthesia care to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care for the care team.
• Administer and record medications; understand actions, dosages, and side effects of commonly used meds.
• Perform routine assessments for PONV and implement rescue treatments.
• Conduct comprehensive pain assessments and use pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to manage pain.
• Care for pediatric and geriatric patients and assist families/caregivers.
• Ensure safe transfer of care with clear handoffs to the next phase.
• Maintain licensure and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work- 30-40hrs a week-Hours vary depending on staffing needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Under the direction of the physician/provider, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary as the patient progresses through the perianesthesia phase of care in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to endure quality of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge for administering and recording of medications, can also demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects.
• Demonstrates routine assessments for PONV and implements appropriate rescue treatments.
• Able to perform a comprehensive pain assessment using appropriate pain scales and uses both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to control pain.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver.
• Provides for the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the next phase of care.
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certification CPR

Licensed Practical Nurse

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