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Company Name: Akron Children's Hospital

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been providing care for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are recognized as some of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We have multiple hospital campuses, regional health centers, and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, so we can make it convenient for busy families to access high-quality care. In 2020, we had over 1.1 million patient encounters, and we also collaborate with other hospitals to provide neonatal and pediatric units. Our Children’s Home Care Group nurses conduct thousands of home visits each year, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for preschool through high school students. Additionally, we offer Quick Care Online virtual visits and the Akron Children’s Anywhere app to ensure that we are always available for families whenever and wherever they need us. Visit akronchildrens.org to learn more.

Our Commitment

• We promise to treat every child as we would our own.
• We promise to treat others as they would like to be treated.
• We promise to never turn away a child for any reason.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to creating a diverse environment where patients, families, and staff from different backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included, and can thrive.

Job Position: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled care to select patients by assessing and monitoring their physical condition, providing patient and caregiver education, and performing treatments and procedures based on physician orders. The RN helps patients achieve and maintain their optimal level of function and provides the necessary care in a home and community environment.

Responsibilities:

The RN's responsibilities include:

• Providing care for the physical, mental, developmental, emotional, and social needs of patients, regardless of age.
• Evaluating the condition and status of each patient, including physiological, cognitive/mental, developmental, emotional, and social aspects.
• Administering treatments and procedures as directed by the physician's plan of care.
• Offering patient and caregiver education when required.
• Assisting in updating comprehensive assessments when necessary due to changes in the patient's condition or regulatory follow-ups.
• Helping patients achieve and maintain their optimal level of function.
• Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) to ensure proper hygiene and nutrition.
• Contributing to the patient care team by providing input on the patient's plan of care and progress towards goals.
• Maintaining a clean working and patient care environment.
• Documenting all treatments and care provided, as well as patient responses to treatments.
• Reporting any changes in the patient's condition to physicians, Case Coordinators, and Clinical Supervisors.
• Obtaining or clarifying home care orders and communicating changes to the team.
• Ensuring a safe environment and reporting any safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Providing medical clinic nursing coverage at the Summit County Juvenile Detention Center as assigned.
• Performing other duties as required.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Experience in home health or acute care settings (preferred).
• Experience in Pediatrics and/or working with individuals with developmental delays (preferred).
• Experience in managing technology-dependent and/or medically complex patients (preferred).
• Effective communication skills to work with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
• Educational requirements: Graduation from an approved accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Certification: Current Ohio licensure as a Registered Nurse and current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience: Six months of experience preferred in areas such as Home Care, Geriatric Care, Medical/Surgical, CCU, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, or Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
• No prior supervisory experience required.

Other Information:

Position type: Part-time

Hours: 24 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, variable day shift

Location: Onsite

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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