Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

apartment Pavilion at Piketon Nursing and Rehabilitation location_onPiketon, OH 45661, US

Job Title: 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

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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing Experience: 1 plus years of experience Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet, Microsoft Office, other relevant software programs and basic office and nursing equipment Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program; Active nursing license conferred by the state Board of Nursing; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation; Must be CPR certified Other Requirements: Special care/dementia care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating dementia residents; Must be able to work with elderly residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook; Must participate in Continuing Education Ohio State Requirements; Active RN license conferred by the Board of Nursing; Must meet, in a timely manner, the residents" total care, supervisory and emotional needs as determined by the resident assessment; Must monitor above and beyond regular supervision those residents with increased emotional needs and/or those residents who present behaviors that cause problems for themselves or other residents (or both); Assist, when necessary, with prompt evacuation of non-ambulatory residents; Must have first-aid training, evidenced by documentation We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.