LPN Full-time 7p-7a

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans and physician orders
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor resident condition and report changes appropriately
• Document care accurately and timely
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and team members
• Supervise and support nursing assistants as needed
• Promote a safe, respectful, and caring environment
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations

Qualifications

• Current Ohio LPN or RN license in good standing
• Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Caregiver must be compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused

Key Qualifications And Requirements

• Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to present information clearly, respond to questions from managers and employees, and communicate information regarding a resident’s condition
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Works effectively as a supportive team member and demonstrates teamwork and a team-focused approach
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances require
• Able to interact tactfully and professionally with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public
• Possesses leadership and supervisory abilities and is willing to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Completes all required continuing education and licensing requirements
• Remains in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times

Physical And Emotional Requirements

• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with the position
• Maintains the facility’s general health requirements, including completion of required medical and physical examinations
• Able to work effectively with individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or occasionally hostile
• Able to push, pull, move, lift, or carry at least 25 pounds
• Able to move or carry at least 25 pounds for a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be required to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Works in office areas and throughout the nursing service area, including medication rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours or temporarily perform duties in other positions when necessary
• May be called back to work during emergency conditions, including severe weather, evacuations, or post-disaster situations
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs

Occupational Exposure

• May be exposed to risks such as falls, burns from equipment, and unpleasant odors during the workday
• May experience reactions to dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other airborne contaminants
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and medical conditions, including tuberculosis, AIDS, and Hepatitis B
• May be required to handle or be exposed to hazardous chemicals