Licensed Practical Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital

Barberton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Orientation, Epic Systems, Health Informatics, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Office, Medication Administration, Medications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Phlebotomy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Testing, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Barberton, OH
POSTED
2 days ago

Full-Time - 40/hrs Week

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

Other information:

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 and Experience

  • 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

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About the Company

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Akron Children's Hospital