LPN Student Nurses

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); In loco; USD 58.000 - 79.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an LPN to join our patient care team onsite in Ohio. The LPN will provide skilled nursing under supervision, collect data, assist with discharge planning, and deliver medications and treatments with safety and accuracy.

Candidates should have active Ohio LPN licensure and a current BLS certification. Prior experience in healthcare settings is preferred, and the role emphasizes education, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Competenze

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
• Licensure: Current, valid LPN license in the state of Ohio.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Additional certifications may be required based on assignment or department/unit.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care under RN supervision.
• Collect and monitor patient data, labs, and specimens, communicating abnormal findings promptly.
• Participate in developing and implementing patient care and discharge plans under RN direction.
• Safely administer medications, injections, and treatments and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on health, treatments, and self-care.
• Document all aspects of patient care per hospital policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and report safety concerns.
• Collaborate with the care team and engage in ongoing education.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Formazione

LPN education program

Ohio LPN licensure

BLS Certification (AHA)

Strumenti

Epic EMR

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care to individuals and groups under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider. The LPN assists in assessing, planning, delivering, and documenting patient care, supports patient/family education, and contributes to the overall quality and safety of the healthcare environment. Care is provided in accordance with ACH standards, regulatory requirements, and within the scope of practice for LPNs.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide age-appropriate nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or designated provider, applying basic knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
2. Collects and monitors patient data, including packaging and obtaining specimens and labs, contributing to assessments and promptly communicating abnormal findings or changes in condition to the appropriate provider.
3. Participates in developing and implementing patient care and discharge plans under RN direction, delivers nursing care and treatments as ordered, and assists with personal care and activities of daily living to maintain hygiene and nutrition.
4. Safely administer prescribed medications, injections, and treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions, and ensure all providers orders are followed for patient treatment.
5. Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding health, treatments, and self-care.
6. Document all aspects of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing care standards.
7. Adheres to regulatory standards and ACH policies, maintains a safe and clean environment, and reports safety concerns as appropriate.
8. Works collaboratively as a member of the patient care team, engages in ongoing education and professional development, and performs additional duties to support efficient operations and quality patient care.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent patient care, verbal, and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization.
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
4. Experience with electronic medical records (e.g., Epic) preferred.
5. Previous experience in healthcare, home care, or physician office settings preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
2. Licensure: Current, valid LPN license in the state of Ohio.
3. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Additional certifications (e.g., PEARS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, NRP) may be required based on assignment or department/unit.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience is preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite