PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

About the role

What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do at the Veterans Homes? A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a direct care worker that assists residents with medical treatments, observes and reports resident needs and concerns to the larger medical team. The LPN can also be seen as support between Registered Nurses and Therapeutic Program Workers (CNA/STNA) on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Completion of physician orders; assist with exams, treatments & collect specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substances
• Observes & documents residents’ condition in Point-Click-Care system, reports to medical team
• Create other necessary reports (e.g., progress notes, care plans, monthly summaries)
• Provides general nursing and direct care to residents such as assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, assisting with ambulation, range of motion, etc.
• May escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
• Applies safety & infection control measures
• Provide assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned
• Attend team meetings, trainings, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

Working Conditions

• May be required to stand for extended periods of time
• May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time
• May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents

Skills

• Nursing
• Medical
• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Customer Service
• Medical records
• Attention to Detail
• Establishing Relationships
• Situational Awareness
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality

Pay

Hourly pay: $27.56 per hour.

Schedule

PRN positions with a minimum of 30 hours per month. Work hours are variable.

Location

Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio