LPN Full-time 7p-7a

Responsibilities include

• 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
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position

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.
• Meets 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.

Additional Information

• Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
• The essential features of the position may be changed due to reasonable accommodations or other operational needs.
• This list is not intended to include every responsibility, duty, or skill required of employees in the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.