Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse

McGregor Foundation; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor PACE is seeking a Clinic LPN to support day-to-day clinic operations and provide direct nursing care to participants under the direction of a registered nurse.

The role requires Ohio LPN licensure, pharmacology certification (CLPN), and at least three years of medication administration experience. A valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse to practice in Ohio; pharmacology certification (CLPN).
• Minimum three years of medication administration experience.
• Current Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications per scope of practice, including injections.
• Support 24-hour care delivery with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in assessments and documentation of participant changes for care plans.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Care coordination

Data collection

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (Ohio)

Pharmacology Certification (CLPN)

Job description

McGregor PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a community-based service program that provides in-home healthcare services to the elderly as an alternative to nursing home placement, allowing Seniors to remain at home.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Clinic LPNto join our team at PACE. As a Clinic LPN, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day clinic operations and provides direct nursing care to participants under the direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Within the LPN scope of practice, and pharmacology certification parameters, prepares and administers medications to participants, including oral and parenteral delivery, performs wound care to participants as required
• Within Ohio pharmacy law and LPN scope of practice, prepares medications for participant homegoing and use
• Multidisciplinary team support includes completion of initial comprehensive assessments of participants by enrollment date; assists in the coordination and documentation of a 24-hour care delivery for participants with input from all disciplines of the multidisciplinary team; initial and ongoing clinical observation with oversight of RN of participants with a focus on physical, mental or emotional changes that are to be reported to the multidisciplinary team and reflected on the plan of care as needed
• Assists in departmental and participant outcome data collection and analysis; participates in performance improvement initiatives, as relevant

Minimum Qualifications:

• Practical Nurse; licensed to practice in the state of Ohio; certified in pharmacology (CLPN)
• Minimum three years of experience with medication administration, required
• Current Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with community health, long term care, home care, or adult day care, preferred
• Previous experience in the care of the elderly and dementia care, desirable
• Previous experience in multidisciplinary care setting, desirable