Overview:
This position serves as a School Nurse at KIPP Columbus, a school enrolling children pre-k to grade 12. The LPN will work in one of the 4 clinics at KIPP schools. This position schedule is similar to a teaching schedule. You will work Monday-Friday from August to the end of May, traditional school hours and will be off over summer (June & July).
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or advanced practice provider.
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 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, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Problem solving, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
"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"
Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved school of practical or vocational nursing
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio
- BLS certification
What We Do
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of America's largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems, providing expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics, and health equity. It has integrated clinical and research programs and serves over 1.9 million patient visits annually.
