LPN School Health - Float

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: September 18, 2023

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

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reason 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. PRN Float Summary: The LPN School Health provides school health services as directed by the School Health Services, Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) to the student population serviced. Responsibilities:
  1. Provides school health services as directed by Registered Nurse and contracts.
  
  2. Maintains appropriate student health records and documents services rendered.
  
  3. Provides the clinical care necessary within the department, including routine, special needs and emergency first aide.
  
  4. Communicates with parents/guardians, school authorities, and allied professionals.
  
  5. Participates in the educational efforts of the department and the hospital.
  
  6. 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.
  
  7. Other duties as required. Other information:
  Technical Expertise
  1. Experience as an LPN is required.
  
  2. Experience in a school setting is preferred.
  
  3. Minimum 6 months experience in healthcare is required.
  
  4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
  
  Education and Experience
  1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
  
  2. Certification: Licensed Practical Nurse licensure is required.
  
  3. Years of relevant experience: 6 months is required.
  
  4. Years of experience supervising: None Part Time FTE: 0.525000
  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:
  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Position: SCHOOL HEALTH

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