Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Stellar Care Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Care Group seeks an LPN/RN-licensed nurse to provide general nursing care to residents in a facility setting. You will explain procedures to residents, administer medications, and assist physicians during treatments while keeping safety a priority.

The role requires strong organization and communication, with responsibilities including supervising STNAs and unlicensed caregivers, and documenting nursing histories and assessments using electronic records.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Ohio.
• Experience providing general nursing care in a facility.
• Ability to explain procedures and treatments to residents.
• Experience administering prescribed medications and treatments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to residents in a nursing facility.
• Explain procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per approved techniques.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment and examination.
• Monitor comfort and safety needs of residents.
• Supervise nursing practices directed toward maintaining resident function.
• Observe residents, document conditions, and notify physicians of changes.
• Document nursing history and assessments for assigned residents.
• Use Point, Click, Care for electronic documentation.
• Maintain high level of organization and clinical skills; supervise STNAs and unlicensed caregivers.

Education

Ohio LPN License

Ohio RN License

Job description

Job description

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Essential Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Ohio and or Ohio Registered Nurse Licensure
• Provides general nursing care to residents in a nursing facility.
• Explains procedures and treatments to residents to gain cooperation, understanding, and to prevent apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of residents while maintaining awareness of safety and comfort.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Supervise the nursing practices in the facility directed toward restoring and maintaining the residents capabilities at maximum mental and physical level.
• Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies Physician or Supervisor of resident's condition and reaction to medications, treatments and significant incidents after assessing the condition of the patient.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents
• Use of Point, Click, Care for electronic documentation.
• High level of organization, communication, and clinical skills needed to perform the job successfully in addition to demonstrating the required core competencies.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises STNA's and unlicensed caregivers.