LPN - School Based Health Centers

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Columbus, Ohio, delivering primary care services to children in a school setting. This position ensures high-quality care in collaboration with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Successful candidates will have strong communication skills, be licensed in Ohio, and demonstrate nursing competencies. Pay starts at $24.00/hr plus adjustments based on experience. Benefit eligibility included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and records their medical histories.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in medical procedures.
• Provides emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Maintains accurate medical records.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.

Skills

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care

Positive interaction skills with patients/families and team

Education

Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

This 0.8 FTE role provides safe, high-quality care to a variety of age groups. The LPN plays a vital role in delivering primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents in our school-based health centers. The LPN collaborates closely with a small, dedicated team consisting of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and other support staff to deliver care at the health center located within the school building. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, and responsibility for the safe ordering, handling, and transport of clinical items while helping to ensure accessible, convenient care for students and families.

Pay and Benefits

Pay starts at $24.00/hr plus experience-based adjustment. Benefits eligible.

Job Description Summary

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

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 Requirements

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

Licensure Requirements

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 members.

Experience

Not specified.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Bend/twist; chemicals/medications; lifting/carrying 21‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs; loud noises; patient equipment; pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs, 26‑40 lbs, 41‑60 lbs, 61‑100 lbs; reaching above shoulder; squat/kneel.
Frequently: biohazard waste; communicable diseases and/or pathogens; lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, 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

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

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet.