Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse - Private Duty - $2000 Sign-On Bonus
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890,
and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by
U.S. News & World Report. 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 to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our
health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient
encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the
hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our
Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home
visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for
students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care
Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here
for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at
akronchildrens.org .
OUR PROMISES
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse
environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed,
included and can thrive.
$2000 Sign-On Bonus
Full time Variable Hours
Summary:
The LPN provides a skilled level of care to select patients by
assessing and monitoring their physical condition, supporting and
providing patient/caregiver education, and providing treatments and
procedures based on a physician ordered plan of care. The LPN helps
the patient achieve and/or maintain their optimal level of function
and provides the level of care needed to manage them in the home
and community environment.
Responsibilities:
1.Assesses physiological, cognitive/mental, developmental,
emotional, and social status of each patient.
2.Provides treatments and procedures based on a physician ordered
plan of care.
3.Provides patient and/or caregiver education as needed.
4.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety
needs of the patients served regardless of age.
5.Assists the patient in achieving and/or maintaining their optimal
level of function.
6.Assists, prompts, and/or provides personal care and other
activities of daily living (ADLs) in order to maintain proper
hygiene and nutrition.
7.Serves as a vital member of the patient care team and provides
input on patient plan of care and progress toward goals.
8.Maintains a clean working/patient care environment.
9.Documents all treatments/care provided and patient responses to
treatments.
10.Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate Registered
Nurse (Manager, Supervisor, Case Coordinator).
11.Provides a safe environment and reports safety concerns to the
RN and other appropriate regulatory entities.
12.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience for 6 months in either home health or an acute care
setting is preferred.
2.Experience in Pediatrics and/or working with individuals with
developmental delays is preferred.
3.Experience in managing technology dependent and/or medically
complex patients is preferred.
4.Communication skills needed to work with all levels within an
organization is required.
5.Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word or similar software
is required.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Graduation from an approved School of Licensed
Practical Nursing program is required.
2.Certification: Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
is required. Current CPR/BLS certification through the American
Heart Association is required.
3.Years of experience: Six months experience preferred in one of
more of the following areas: Home Care, Geriatric care,
Medical/Surgical, CCU, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, or Department of
Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
4.Years of experience supervising: None
Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
more:
Position: HOME HEALTH
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