Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse – Akron Children's

New Rates of Pay & $2,000 Sign on bonus available. Bonus paid in full with first paycheck.

Full-time, 36 hours/week. Variable dayshift. Onsite.

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.

• Assist in the collection of patient data for analysis by an RN or Provider.
• Observe patient and report any unusual conditions to professional staff.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory testing.
• Provide education and information to patients and family members.
• Participate in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, sharing knowledge, experiences, and providing guidance when assigned.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO.
• Perform other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
• Other duties assigned.

• 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: 0.9. Status:
Onsite.