LPN

HOPKINS REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER - A place of comfort, care, and community

SHIFT TIMES:

• Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

• Night Shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed in the State of Ohio

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled.

• Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care.

• Ability to communicate orally, in writing and via computer in a professional manner

• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors

JOB DUTIES:

• Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice

• Displays critical thinking skills in emergencies and daily assessments

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.

• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures.

• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.

• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary, report changes to Physicians, Care providers, families POA’s as appropriate

• Reviews physicians’ orders to ensure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.

• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.

• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion.

• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained.

• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.

• Accountable for narcotic count and records.

• Ensures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean.

• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.

• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.

• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse, Physician,as appropriate .

• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.

• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.

• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.

• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator.

• Assist with resident care as necessary.

• Attends education in-services and maintains professional license expectation’s

• Practices and adheres to Infection control polices

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Pay On-Demand – get paid before pay day!

• Affordable insurance offerings- Health, Dental, Vision& Supplemental Insurances

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Orientation

• 401k

Hopkins Rehabilitation & Care Center is a proud NexTier Health facility. NexTier Health Group provides high-quality, compassionate care with a focus on rehabilitation. Our hands-on, family-oriented approach ensures residents receive the medical attention and daily assistance they need in a warm, home-like environment. Committed to excellence and operational efficiency, we create trusted facilities where residents can thrive.