Licensed Practical Nurse - AKRON EAST

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus (Taxable) Available

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Days 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