Licensed Practical Nurse RehabCare Unit

LPN Position at Southern Ohio Medical Center

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN's primary job function is to assist the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN with implementation of plan of care. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required

Licensure:

Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required

BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

None.

Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations:

1. Assists in completion of the nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.

2. Assists with developing, evaluating and updating a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

3. Assists with the discharge planning process.

4. Provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care.

5. Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.

6. Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.

7. Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.

8. Performs total patient care.

9. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.

10. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center.