Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description:

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Overview

A qualified Licensed Practical Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse

Service Areas:

• Seneca County
• Huron County

Shifts available:

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN

Pay:

• Will discuss in person

Join our team of committed nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, and home health aides, as we work together to advance patient care. Apply today, and take an important next step in your career as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN!

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN -Responsibilities

• 1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• 2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• 3. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• 4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• 5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments,
• including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• 6. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care
• needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• 7. Evaluates with Registered Nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s nursing service to the patient
• and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• 8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patient.
• 9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• 10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
• 11. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• 12. Is responsible for:
• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
• on a daily
• Basis.
• Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other
• members of the health team such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
• 13. prepares clinical and progress notes.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Ohio.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/CPR
• Current TB test

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huron County: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Seneca County: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $30