Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Embassy Healthcare; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

PTO from day one

401k

Life Insurance (free w/ FT)

12-hour shifts

Holiday pay

Professional growth

Staff engagement events

Job summary

Embassy Healthcare in Ravenna, OH is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs. You will ensure compliance with current standards and regulations under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

The role requires an active LPN/LVN license, English proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced long-term care setting. It offers full-time and per diem shifts, with opportunities for growth and a supportive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, active LPN/LVN license in this state.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
• Ensure care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing care

Supervisory skills

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

Continuing education participation desirable

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Ravenna, OH

Department: Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Shifts Hiring: Full-time, Per Diem

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• Bi-weekly pay with Daily pay available
• Benefits offered for FT status employees
• PTO starts accumulating day ONE
• 401k
• Life Insurance (free w/ FT status)
• 12-hour shifts (OnShift)
• Holiday pay
• Professional and Personal growth
• Staff engagement monthly events planned
• and much more!

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.

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

• On-the-job training provided.

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.