Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Embassy Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants. The role supports both part-time and full-time shifts within our nursing department to ensure high-quality resident care.

Applicants must have an approved LPN/LVN program graduate status and a current license, with proficient English communication and strong professional judgment. Prior long-term care experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in this state.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Experience in nursing with long-term care awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities by nursing assistants.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Assist in QA activities and reporting as requested.
• Maintain quality care standards in the facility.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Interpersonal skills

Nursing knowledge

Planning & organizing

Patience & tact

Communication (read/write/speak)

Education

LPN/LVN program graduate

Job description

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

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.

• Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Location

Columbus, OH

• Department

Nursing

• FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Reports To

Director of Nursing

• Shifts Hiring

Part-time, Full-time

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

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.

Miscellaneous

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.