AL-PRN_LPN

Assisted Living Contingent or PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Wexner Heritage Village values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and providing a work environment free of all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. To meet this goal, all associates and prospective associates are recruited, selected and trained based on personal capabilities, experience, and qualifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, citizenship, marital status, disability, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. This same non‑discriminatory consideration will be used in all aspects of your employment with us, including, for example, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, transfer, promotion/demotion, corrective measures, pay, training, benefits compensation, etc. At Wexner Heritage Village, our team members provide exceptional, compassionate care to ensure our patients live their fullest and most purposeful lives. It is more than our job. It is our privilege. Our belief and commitment to the idea of living a full and purposeful life extends beyond those we care for. We also do our best to provide our team members with the support and tools they need to feel connected, cared for, and fulfilled as well. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are expected to treat, educate, and provide support to residents. This role provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to residents, as well as meets the needs of the family members/care givers. LPNs implement facility policies, procedures, and coordinates nursing activities with other services provided by members of the interdisciplinary health care team. LPNs have four main areas of focus: medication and treatment administration, documentation, education of residents in their care and supervision of STNA’s. LPNs must be advocates of Patient Centered Care. Major Duties and Responsibilities Agrees to and signs the Employee Expectations form Exemplifies and role models a positive customer service behavior, loyalty, punctuality, commitment, and effective coping behaviors Supervises nursing assistants Responsible for completing patient admission and/or re‑admissions. Delivers and coordinates care in an organized and flexible manner according to standards of nursing practice. Follows and supports facility and departmental policies and procedures, mission, and vision Uses problem solving approach to resident care characterized by thorough data collection, analysis, planning of outcomes, process steps, implementation, and evaluation Assists in identifying common recurrent resident problems, symptoms and behavioral changes, appropriately monitors and communicates findings, utilizes facility health maintenance, and works with interdisciplinary team Initiates and maintains accurate and thorough documentation Monitors and countersigns nursing assistant’s documentation records, when applicable Provides comprehensive documentation to consulting agencies/physicians including encouragement and forms to return results and orders to the facility Follows up to obtain results, inform physician, and provide subsequent care They must be able to correctly monitor patients’ conditions, and determine when consultation is required Provide direct resident care under the direction of physicians or a Registered Nurse (RN). LPNs need to be able to follow orders and work with supervision. Preforms full nursing assessments on patients and notifies appropriate personnel of findings. Transcribes notes and orders Is knowledgeable of and insures adherence to state and federal regulations regarding care of the aging Position Requirements Must have a current LPN License in the state of Ohio This position is currently not accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr