Licensed Practical Nurse

Catholic Charities Corporation; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Planning and Development

Job summary

Catholic Charities Corporation is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care to residents and clients in a compassionate, mission-driven environment. You will administer medications, document care, and support interdisciplinary teams while upholding ethical standards.

The role requires Ohio LPN licensure with medication administration approval and flexibility to work 4–10 hour shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing with Ohio LPN licensure.
• Must have medication administration approval in the State of Ohio.
• Strong clinical and documentation skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments under physician instructions.
• Take medical histories and maintain client medical records.
• Provide hygiene instruction and arrange for special diets or consultations.
• Be liaison between direct care staff and medical consultants.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality in all patient care activities.
• Conduct nursing assessments and assist physicians within scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!
• Pay range: $18.15 - $23.37 per hour

License Practical Nurse

Perform general nursing care duties to all assigned residents and/or clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Looking for someone who can work 4 - 10 Hour Days

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent
  with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and in compliance with physician instructions and within scope of practice.
• Take medical history and maintain necessary medical records for each client.
• Provide instruction in hygiene to staff and clients, update and record immunizations, arrange for special diets or consultations with physicians or dentists.
• Act as a liaison between direct care staff and all medical consultants.
• Observe safety rules and maintain safe environment for clients, staff and visitors in clinic.
• Adhere to ethical standards, privacy and confidentiality laws of clients and their records.
• Provide accurate documentation of clients’ medical care.
• Follow established procedures for control of communicable or infectious diseases through identification, reporting, protective and preventive measures.
• Notify physician of abnormal assessment data and consult with physician on all health issues where nurses are not legally licensed to function.
• Conduct nursing assessment and assist physician or RN within scope of practice.
• Practice positive attitudes toward the care of clients, the organization and its mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing, current Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensure in State of Ohio with medication administration approval.
• Must be able to exercise professional judgment in carrying out nursing functions, philosophy purpose, and policies within the scope of practice.
• Must be able to incorporate all aspects of nursing in total patient care plans.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations and staff.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and can maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work a diverse schedule that includes evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat and reach above head.
• Must be able to navigate stairs.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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