What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Akron Children's?
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (Taxable) Available
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Days Variable Schedule
Onsite
Summary
Assist in assessing, planning, and delivering care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and or Provider to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for hospital patients of all ages.
Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Days Variable Schedule
Onsite
Summary
Assist in assessing, planning, and delivering care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and or Provider to provide basic bedside care within prescribed limitations for hospital patients of all ages.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection of patient data for analysis by an RN or Provider
- Observes patient and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- Performs routine laboratory testing
- Provides education and information to patients and family members
- Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned
- Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times
- Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO
- Performs other assigned task to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care
- Other duties assigned
Technical Expertise
- Excellent customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) preferred
- EPIC or similar EMR software preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Previous Physician Office experience preferred
- Ability to perform Phlebotomy preferred
- Education: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program. Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certification: BLS (through American Heart Association AHA).
- Years of experience: Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience preferred
- Years of experience supervising: N/A
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite