Full Time (40 hours per week)

M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm

Onsite for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse with Medication Designation License assists in assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care for a group of patients under the delegation of a Registered Nurse. Assists in patient/family education as well as teaching staff members within her own capabilities and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences at the direction of a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, or registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs assessment duties, monitors and collects data that contributes to the initial and ongoing assessment, communicates abnormal patient findings.
2. Performs planning duties, contributes to the development of patient care and discharge plans under the direction of an RN, prioritizes tasks and treatments for assigned patients. Performs nursing care delivery duties.
3. Participates in educational efforts of the department and unit.
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status.
5. Understands and adheres to regulatory standards as they apply to the nursing profession.
6. Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent patient care skills required.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
   
3. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
   
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
   
5. Proficient in MS Office Suite [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Experience with Epic or similar EMR is preferred.
   

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
2. Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse with Medication/IV designation licensure is required or eligible for certification. ? Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required. ? Additional specific certifications may be required based on the department or unit.
3. Years of relevant experience: 0 to 2 years is required.
4. Years of experience supervising: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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