LPN - Sharon Woods

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide technical nursing care under RN supervision. You will administer medications, assist with patient assessments, and support care planning in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Shifts include 7:30a-4:30p, 7:30a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p or 8:30a-4p for 32 hours per week, with no weekends or holidays. Ohio LPN license and BLS are required; involvement in occasional float to nearby clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing

Job description

Overview

32 hours/week, 0.8 FTE. No weekends/Holidays.

T: 7:30a - 4:30p

W: 7:30a - 4:30p

Th: 8:30a - 5p

F: 8:30a - 4p

Occasionally staff are required to float to other Nationwide Children's Primary Care Clinics to accommodate staffing needs.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

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.

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