Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Canton, Ohio to provide nursing services and training for individuals with various needs. This role offers the opportunity to monitor health conditions and provide essential medical treatments, while advocating for individuals and coordinating with other service providers.

Join our dynamic team and enjoy benefits such as flexible schedules, a full compensation package for full-time employees, and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working in a nursing capacity with the population served.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served to ensure quality.
• Administer medications and oversee staff who administer them.
• Conduct assessments and implement health care services in Individual Service Plans.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Training

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse

This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have high-impact work by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
• Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

Benefits

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team – Apply Today!