Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: The Pavilion at Piketon

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Piketon is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Piketon, OH. At The Pavilion at Piketon, our mission is simple: "To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day."

Position Summary

May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assesses for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
• A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• IV certification, if applicable

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Positive and compassionate environment
• Supportive Leadership team
• Additional incentives