RN/LPN CMC

Childrens Medical Center•Middletown, OH

About The Position

The floor nurse at Children’s Medical Center rooms and evaluates patients, takes patient histories, educates parents, assists physicians as needed, and maintains medical supplies and equipment. The role supports quality patient care, accurate medical chart documentation, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, and equipment and environmental safety. The nurse performs the listed clinical procedures, supports colleagues during high-volume periods, and completes other tasks assigned by the Lead Nurse, Office Manager, and physicians. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
Exceptional ability to organize worklists and the work area.
Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining quality of care and efficient patient flow.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

Responsibilities

Place patients in exam rooms and take health histories.
Evaluate children by measuring temperature, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, and pulse.
Administer vaccines, antibiotic injections, oxygen by mask or cannula, and Albuterol or Vaponephrine nebulizer treatments.
Perform deep suction and ear irrigations.
Collect RSV, viral, flu, and throat cultures; collect specimens and conduct non-fasting lipid screens, rapid flu tests, and rapid RSV tests.
Perform bladder catheterizations and run urinalyses in the office.
Splint extremities and fingers with aluminum or plaster splints.
Administer hearing tests (OET), tympanograms, and visual acuity tests.
Maintain medical supplies, stock rooms, and use sterilization equipment.
Maintain accurate medical chart documentation and comply with OSHA and HIPAA requirements and environmental and equipment safety practices.
Maintain a current professional license and CPR certificate.
Provide a high level of customer service to patients and families.
Assist other personnel during high-volume periods and participate willingly in a team environment.
Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers; work independently and use time wisely.
Arrive at the scheduled time and attend staff meetings.
Abide by the policies in the Employee Handbook and perform other tasks assigned by the Lead Nurse, Office Manager, and physicians.