LPN- Pediatrics

Company: University Hospitals
Location: Madison
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: Provide safe and efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families, utilizing the nursing process to promote optimal health status.



Job Description



A Brief Overview



Provides safe and efficient age-specific nursing care to patients and families, utilizing the nursing process to promote optimal health status.



Key Responsibilities:

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  Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
  
  
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  Completes and submits required documentation.
  
  
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  Delivers effective relationship-based nursing care.
  
  
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  Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
  
  
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  Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
  
  
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  Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
  
  
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  Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  
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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
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  Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  
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  Maintains the confidentiality and security of patient information.
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  
  Education:
  
  
  
  
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  Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
  
  
  
  
  Work Experience:
  
  
  
  
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  2+ years of nursing experience (Level II only).
  
  
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
  
  
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  Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing.
  
  
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  Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies.
  
  
  
  
  Level II Requirements:
  
  
  
  
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  18 CNEs per year.
  
  
  
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  3 CNEs in clinical specialty.
  
  
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  At least 5 CNEs in Leadership.
  
  
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  Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager.
  
  
  
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  3 Peer Reviews.
  
  
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  Committee Involvement.
  
  
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  5 criteria with evidence of each.
  
  
  
  
  Licenses and Certifications:
  
  
  
  
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  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi-State Compact License.
  
  
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  Basic Life Support (BLS).
  
  
  
  
  Physical Demands:
  
  
  
  
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  Standing frequently.
  
  
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  Walking frequently.
  
  
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  Sitting rarely.
  
  
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  Lifting frequently (50 lbs).
  
  
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  Carrying frequently (50 lbs).
  
  
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  Pushing frequently (50 lbs).
  
  
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  Pulling frequently (50 lbs).
  
  
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  Climbing occasionally (50 lbs).
  
  
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  Balancing occasionally.
  
  
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  Stooping frequently.
  
  
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  Kneeling frequently.
  
  
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  Crouching frequently.
  
  
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  Crawling occasionally.
  
  
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  Reaching frequently.
  
  
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  Handling frequently.
  
  
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  Grasping frequently.
  
  
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  Feeling constantly.
  
  
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  Talking constantly.
  
  
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  Hearing constantly.
  
  
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  Repetitive motions constantly.
  
  
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  Eye/Hand/Foot coordination constantly.
  
  
  
  
  Travel Requirements:
  
  
  
  
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  10%.
  
  

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