LPN- Primary Care Downtown

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide technical nursing care, administer medications, and support patient assessments under the supervision of a registered nurse. Shifts are 7:30am–4:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, assisting with procedures, maintaining records, and coordinating with the care team to implement care plans. Requires an accredited LPN program, Ohio licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Ohio LPN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice providers.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and records their medical histories.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing care competence

Patient/family interaction

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program completed

Job description

Overview

7:30am-4:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Job Description Summary

Provides technical nursing care, administers medication and assists with patient assessments and care planning under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice providers.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and records their medical histories.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Education Requirement

Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing, required.

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio, required.

Certifications

BLS, required.

Skills

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care.
• Positive, effective, and age appropriate interaction skills with patient/family, physicians and other health care team member.

Experience

(not specified)

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

Other Information

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"