LPN

Job Description

Job Description

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• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.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