LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Columbus, Ohio
Posted Aug 15
- Shift
- Evenings
- Unit
- Pediatrics
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Evenings
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $30/hr
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 407 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
*Responsibilities*
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- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
*Skills*
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 per hour
Medical Specialty
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
License/
Certification
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate
- Columbus, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
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Requirements
- LPN
- RN
Place
- City
- Columbus, Ohio
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Local household income
- $66,082/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Columbus area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Ohio's capital blends Midwestern friendliness with big-city energy. Home to Ohio State University and several major hospital systems, Columbus offers nurses strong career options, a lively Short North arts district, and greenways along the Scioto River for off-shift downtime.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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