Licensed Practical Nurse

New Rates of Pay & $2,000 Sign on bonus available

Bonus paid in full with first paycheck

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Variable dayshift between 7:30am to 5:30pm

Onsite for Akron Children's Pediatrics Marietta

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:

1. Assist in the collection of patient data for analysis by an RN or Provider
2. Observes patient and reports any unusual conditions to professional staff
3. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments
4. Performs routine laboratory testing
5. Provides education and information to patients and family members
6. Participates in the departmental orientation of new employees in a positive manner, shares knowledge, experiences, and provides guidance when assigned
7. Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times
8. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined by JCAHO
9. Performs other assigned task to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care
10. Other duties assigned

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Excellent customer service
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) preferred
3. EPIC or similar EMR software preferred
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
5. Previous Physician Office experience preferred
6. Ability to perform Phlebotomy preferred

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program. Current Ohio License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
2. Certification: BLS (through American Heart Association AHA).
3. Years of experience: Minimum 1 year of related nursing experience preferred
4. Years of experience supervising: N/A

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite