LPN - Acute Care for the Elderly

3 weeks ago


Akron, United States Summa Western Reserve Hospital Full time

LPN - Acute Care for the Elderly (6W)

Full-Time., 36 hrs/week, 7p-7a

Summa Health System - Akron City Hospital

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Assists in providing and coordinating nursing care and managing resources in the delivery of care for patients, the family of patients and the community, with the goal of attaining, maintaining and restoring optimum health under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Communicates with Registered Nurse and care team to assist with clinical planning and care of patients.

Formal Education Required:

* Graduate of a LPN nursing program from an accredited school
* Authorized by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing to perform intravenous therapy procedures and administer medicines if required by specific area/department. LPN's in wound care do not need the IV certification, only MEDS.

Experience & Training Required:

* Additional related previous experience and/or preparation may be required for specialty units. (See applicable Addendum Specialty Job Descriptions)
* Two years of related LPN experience required for LPN-Weekend Option
* Per diem LPNs must have at least one year recent experience in the area of practice
* Two years of related LPN experience required for all weekend option and float positions

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

* Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
* Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
* Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
* Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: Continued

* Requires exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing gradiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
* Maintains current Basic Life Support certification

$23.51/hr - $28.21/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.



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