License Practical Nurse(LPN) - Acute Care

License Practical Nurse(LPN) – Acute Care

Are you looking for a new position where you can live and work in a community that was voted as one of Ohio's Best Hometowns? Would you be interested in working for a healthcare leader in the region? Would you like be in a position of high visibility in the facility where you make a difference? This facility is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and at the intersection of two Interstates that allows access to several larger metro areas like Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Wheeling. If this sounds appealing then this might be a good opportunity for you.

The licensed practical nurse provides nursing care under the leadership and guidance of the Registered Nurse. Care provided is appropriate to the age and respective level of growth and development of the patients served on assigned unit and in accordance with required knowledge and skills. The nursing care provided is done according to nursing diagnosis, physician's orders, the patient plan of care, standards and approved policies and procedures in the best interest of patients, visitors, physicians and the medical center associates. In addition to the above, the LPN, having completed an approved pharmacology course and an OBN approved IV course, may administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, as well as, start and maintain IV fluids and lines(as stated in Ohio State Regulations and medical center policy and procedure), rectal and topical medication to the patients on the assigned unit under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing. Current State of Ohio licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Reports to the Nurse Director and Registered Nurse The position is nights, 7pm-7am, 3 days a week with a weekend rotation. The hospital offers an hourly rate 18hr-25hr depending on experience and they offer a full benefit package.