Licensed Practical Nurse INR

Kent - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:	Licensed Practical Nurse - INR
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$18.54 hourly
Basic Function:	Under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician provides general nursing care for Kent State University students; assists in gathering information for patient assessments schedules appointments and assists physicians with examinations when requested. Reports to Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse (RN).
Additional Basic Function if applicable:	Not applicable.
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: Assists in gathering information for patient assessments (e.g. obtains and documents patient health history records vital signs and symptoms notes changes makes observations and reports information to physician and/or Registered Nurse). Performs selected nursing procedures ordered by physician or Registered Nurse (e.g. administers medication in oral rectal or intramuscular and subcutaneous injection form; applies and changes sterile dressings; collects specimens for laboratory testing; assists in providing emergency care (e.g. administers first aid); assists Registered Nurses in triage area. Documents/charts patient treatment medications administered vital signs nursing care etc. Schedules appointments for physicians; responds to inquiries from patients (e.g. provides basic health care information); assists physician with office examination (e.g. sets up instruments records vital signs etc.). Transports patients; orders supplies; attends to patient personal hygiene needs; cleans patient rooms; maintains patient records. Supervises classified employees oversees Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants and manages schedules. Recommends formal personnel actions (e.g. hiring discipline) and conducts performance evaluations of classified employees. Performs related duties as required.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:	Not applicable.
Minimum Qualifications:	Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. License/Certification: Current license as a practical nurse in Ohio to include pharmacology certification issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing or National Association of Practical Nurses Education Services (NAPNES) certification or Ohio Organization of Practical Nurses Education Services (OOPNES) certification. Current certification in CPR or must successfully complete training course and be certified during employees probationary period. Knowledge Of: Practical nursing procedures and safety practices Pharmacology First aid Skill In: Use of hypodermics Operation of medical equipment ( machine nebulizer spirometer etc.) Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g. to schedule and exchange information from other areas related to health services to answer questions from the public) Written technical/medical communication (e.g. to compose meaningful concise and accurate reports on patient treatment) Ability To: Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate emergency action Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds Understand practical field of study (e.g. biology anatomy chemistry etc.) Understand manuals and verbal instructions associated with practical nursing Operate a computer for data entry/retrieval Learn and operate the Electronic Health Record System (EHR) proficiently
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	IV insertion skills preferred.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	ON CALL AS NEEDED PART TIME TERM ASSIGNMENT.
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.

Job Title:Licensed Practical Nurse - INRPhysical Location:Kent Campus - Kent OHSalary:$18.54 hourlyBasic Function:Under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician provides general nursing care for Kent State University students; assists in gathering information for patient assessments sche...

Job Title:	Licensed Practical Nurse - INR
Physical Location:	Kent Campus - Kent OH
Salary:	$18.54 hourly
Basic Function:	Under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician provides general nursing care for Kent State University students; assists in gathering information for patient assessments schedules appointments and assists physicians with examinations when requested. Reports to Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse (RN).
Additional Basic Function if applicable:	Not applicable.
Examples of Duties:	Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following: Assists in gathering information for patient assessments (e.g. obtains and documents patient health history records vital signs and symptoms notes changes makes observations and reports information to physician and/or Registered Nurse). Performs selected nursing procedures ordered by physician or Registered Nurse (e.g. administers medication in oral rectal or intramuscular and subcutaneous injection form; applies and changes sterile dressings; collects specimens for laboratory testing; assists in providing emergency care (e.g. administers first aid); assists Registered Nurses in triage area. Documents/charts patient treatment medications administered vital signs nursing care etc. Schedules appointments for physicians; responds to inquiries from patients (e.g. provides basic health care information); assists physician with office examination (e.g. sets up instruments records vital signs etc.). Transports patients; orders supplies; attends to patient personal hygiene needs; cleans patient rooms; maintains patient records. Supervises classified employees oversees Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants and manages schedules. Recommends formal personnel actions (e.g. hiring discipline) and conducts performance evaluations of classified employees. Performs related duties as required.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:	Not applicable.
Minimum Qualifications:	Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. License/Certification: Current license as a practical nurse in Ohio to include pharmacology certification issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing or National Association of Practical Nurses Education Services (NAPNES) certification or Ohio Organization of Practical Nurses Education Services (OOPNES) certification. Current certification in CPR or must successfully complete training course and be certified during employees probationary period. Knowledge Of: Practical nursing procedures and safety practices Pharmacology First aid Skill In: Use of hypodermics Operation of medical equipment ( machine nebulizer spirometer etc.) Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g. to schedule and exchange information from other areas related to health services to answer questions from the public) Written technical/medical communication (e.g. to compose meaningful concise and accurate reports on patient treatment) Ability To: Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate emergency action Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds Understand practical field of study (e.g. biology anatomy chemistry etc.) Understand manuals and verbal instructions associated with practical nursing Operate a computer for data entry/retrieval Learn and operate the Electronic Health Record System (EHR) proficiently
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:	IV insertion skills preferred.
Assessments:	Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:	None.
Working Schedule:	ON CALL AS NEEDED PART TIME TERM ASSIGNMENT.
Additional Information:	Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind. Must pass a security check. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For official job descriptions visit State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.