Akron Children’s Hospital: Lpn – School Health

About UsAkron Children’s Hospital is one of the largest independent pediatric hospitals in the U.S., and ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S.

News and World Report.

Our dedicated staff serves nearly 900,000 patient visits per year through our 2 hospital campuses and a large network of locations offering primary and specialty care.We are leading the way to healthier futures for children and communities through expert medical care, research, and prevention and wellness programs.

As a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University and other universities, we train new generations of pediatricians, specialists, nurses and pharmacists every year.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 reasonWe 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.Part TimeDay ShiftSummit County Preschool Monday through WednesdayFloat Thursday and Friday (while school is in session)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 Expertise1.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 Experience1.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: NonePart TimeFTE: 0.600000Akron 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.PdfPosition: SCHOOL HEALTH