Licensed Practical Nurse

Gates Mills Assisted Living; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Mills Assisted Living in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team on 12-hour shifts with every-other-weekend coverage. The successful candidate will provide quality geriatric care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and offer emotional support to residents.

We value compassion, teamwork, and strong communication, with a focus on educating residents and families about health care maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN by the state.
• No finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
• Skilled at tackling numerous tasks and makes quick decisions.
• Can foster good resident and family relationships.
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
• A passion for working with elderly residents.
• Experience in a long-term or assisted living facility a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
• Observe and report changes in patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with geriatric care needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking / quick decision making

Resident-family relationships

Elderly care passion

Job description

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (12hr shifts, everyother weekend) to join our team and provide quality care to geriatric patients. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and experienced professional who is able to provide comprehensive nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Monitor vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse rate.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate patients and families about health care maintenance.
• Observe and report changes in patient's condition to the supervising nurse.
• Assist with geriatric care needs.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the state
• Must have no finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
• Skilled at tackling numerous tasks and makes quick decisions.
• Can foster good resident and family relationships.
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
• A passion for working with elderly residents.
• Experience in a long-term or assisted living facility a plus, but not required.