What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at The Pavilion at Piketon for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Jamestown Place Health and Rehab
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Salary: Negotiable
About Us
Jamestown Place Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Jamestown, OH. At Jamestown Health and Rehab, 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
Location: Jamestown Place Health and Rehab
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Salary: Negotiable
About Us
Jamestown Place Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Jamestown, OH. At Jamestown Health and Rehab, 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.
- 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
- Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Positive and compassionate environment
- Supportive Leadership team
- Additional incentives