Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: The Pavilion at Edgefield
Job Type: Full-Time, 7p-7a
Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Edgefield is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Canton, OH. At The Pavilion at Edgefield, 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

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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

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