LPN - School-based Asthma Therapy

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 driver's 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 Children's Hospital.

LPNs with the School-based asthma therapy (SBAT) Program perform asthma follow-up visits at different schools, communicates related needs for child's medication regimen, identify needs for home and school medications reconciliation, maintain records, initiate changes, transport medications, and coordinate asthma care between home, school, and patient's asthma care provider.

Job Description Summary

Provides technical nursing care, administers medication and assists with patient assessments and care planning under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

• 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

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"