Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Forest Hills Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants on a daily basis. The role requires current LPN/LVN licensure in Ohio, strong English communication, and the ability to make independent decisions while maintaining compassionate patient care and adherence to state regulations.

Join our team to contribute to a quality care environment, participate in care planning, and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Must hold a valid LPN/LVN license in the state.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions and interact tactfully with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
• Provide data to Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Graduate of an LPN/LVN program

Job description

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As Licensed Practical Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties, in accordance with state requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Participation in continuing education classes, workshops and seminars affiliated with outside nursing organizations desirable.

Experience

• One Year

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Forest Hills Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affim

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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