LPN - School-based Asthma Therapy
LPN - School-based Asthma Therapy
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Job Description
Overview:
0.8 FTE 32 hours/week year-round.
Day shift; negotiable start time between 7am and 8am.
LPN will travel to assigned patient schools during some part of workday. Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
LPNs with the School-based asthma therapy (SBAT) Program perform asthma follow-up visits at different schools communicates related needs for childs medication regimen identify needs for home and school medications reconciliation maintain records initiate changes transport medications and coordinate asthma care between home school and patients asthma care provider.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice providers.
- Monitors patients vital signs and records their medical histories.
- Assists physicians and registered nurses in performing medical procedures.
- Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
Education Requirement:
Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing required.
Licensure Requirement:
Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio required.
Certifications:
BLS required.
Skills:
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated competence in specified nursing care.
- Positive effective and age appropriate interaction skills with patient/family physicians and other health care team member.
Experience:
(not specified)
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Chemicals/Medications Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Biohazard waste Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Employment Type
Part-Time
