PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

Organization: Veterans Services Sandusky Agency Contact Name and Information: Hailey Ivory

Work Location: Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

Compensation: $27.56/hr

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: Variable Classified Indicator: Unclassified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Nursing Technical Skills: Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Nursing, Medical records Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview: It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio's Veterans.

Job Description

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS Looking to make an impact while working a flexible schedule? Are you an early bird, weekend warrior, or a night owl? Maybe you're a student or a busy parent but still looking to work between other obligations? ODVS is excited to announce the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is now accepting applications for PRN positions. Minimum 30 hours per month. Hourly Pay $27.56 per hour 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. 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

Qualifications

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 Unusual 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. Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Medical records, Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality