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Operating Room LPN

Previous Scrub experience preferred

Akron OR

Full Time Days - Variable

7-1530 every other sat / sun and variable throughout the week

Summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse with Medication Designation License assists in assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care for a group of patients under the delegation of a Registered Nurse. Assists in patient / family education as well as teaching staff members within her own capabilities and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences at the direction of a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, chiropractor, or registered nurse.

Responsibilities :

• Performs assessment duties, monitors and collects data that contributes to the initial and ongoing assessment, communicates abnormal patient findings.
• Performs planning duties, contributes to the development of patient care and discharge plans under the direction of an RN, prioritizes tasks and treatments for assigned patients. Performs nursing care delivery duties.
• Participates in educational efforts of the department and unit.
• 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.
• Understands and adheres to regulatory standards as they apply to the nursing profession.
• Other duties as required.

Other information : Technical Expertise

Education and Experience

1. Education : Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or an Associate???s Degree in Nursing is required.

2. Certification : Licensed Practical Nurse with Medication / IV designation licensure is required or eligible for certification.??

3. Years of relevant experience : 0 to 2 years is required.

4. Years of experience supervising : None

Full Time

FTE : Status : Onsite