Pediatric LPN with Med Designation License
LOCATION: Akron, Ohio
CATEGORY: nursing
Overview
At Akron Children’s, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face-to-face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It’s what you were meant to do.
Success Profile
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- Compassionate
- Helpful
- Personable
- Positive
- Sincere
- Understanding
Job Description
Job Requisition Number 31750Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medication/IV Certified
Full-Time | Onsite
Make a Difference—Every Patient, Every Day
Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented LPN looking to grow your career in a supportive, team-driven environment? Join us and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients and families while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and providers.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build meaningful connections, expand your clinical skills, and make a real impact in your community.
What You'll Do
As an LPN with Medication/IV certification, you will support patient care from assessment through discharge while collaborating closely with an RN and care team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, assess, and report patient conditions, identifying and communicating any changes
- Support the development and execution of individualized care and discharge plans
- Deliver hands-on nursing care with compassion and precision
- Educate patients and families to promote understanding and positive health outcomes
- Assist in training and mentoring team members within your scope
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards
- Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered care environment
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who combines clinical skill with empathy and teamwork.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing program (or Associate's Degree in Nursing)
- Active LPN license with Medication/IV designation (or eligibility)
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work effectively across teams and departments
- Experience with Epic or similar EMR (preferred)
- 0–2 years of nursing experience—new grads encouraged to apply!
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 🤝 Supportive Team Environment – Collaborate with experienced nurses and providers
- 📈 Growth Opportunities – Build your clinical skills and advance your career
- 💙 Meaningful Work – Make a direct impact on patients and families
- 🏥 Modern Tools & Technology – Work with leading EMR systems and clinical practices
Position Details
- Schedule: Full-Time
- FTE: 1.0
- Location: Onsite
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're passionate about patient care and ready to grow in a dynamic healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Grow Your Career with Akron Children’s
Here at Akron Children's, we offer many ways for our nurses to succeed and grow professionally. There are multiple ways to grow your nursing career into areas such as leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality, and more.
Benefits
Benefits for Akron Children’s team members go far beyond their compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career.
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Employee Highlight
What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done.Karan Johnson
Nurse Manager, Adolescent Unit
Our Promises
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To treat every child as we would our own.
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To treat others as they would like to be treated.
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To turn no child away.
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