Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Health Partners of Western Ohio; Williamstown (OH); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

403b Retirement with matching

Annual Reviews and Increases

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Health Partners of Western Ohio is looking for a caring and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Defiance Community Health Center. In this role, you will support providers and deliver hands-on care, patient education, and collaborate in a diverse setting.

The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree and a current LPN license in Ohio, along with CPR certification. We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and a starting pay of $28.00 an hour.

Join us in making a significant impact on patient lives!

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing school accredited by the National League of Nursing.
• Current LPN license in Ohio.
• Preferred 1-3 years full-time nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data through exams and interviews.
• Document nursing care as per policy.
• Administer prescribed medications.

Skills

CPR – BLS (basic life support)

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by National League of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio

Job description

Work Location

Defiance Community Health Center

About Us

Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We’re led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care.

Join our Team!

Are you a caring and motivated LPN looking to make a real difference in patient lives? At Health Partners of Western Ohio, we’re committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a patient-centered medical home environment — and we’re looking for someone like you to join our team.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you’ll play a key role in supporting our providers and delivering excellent care through hands‑on clinical tasks, patient education, and teamwork. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, value continuous learning, and enjoy working with a diverse population, we’d love to hear from you.

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Make a lasting impact every day

Apply now to join a healthcare team that truly cares — for patients and for each other.

Compensation and Benefits Offered

• Starting pay $28.00 an hour - goes up based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO)
• Annual Reviews and Increases
• Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of nursing accredited by National League of Nursing.

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Skills/Abilities

CPR – BLS (basic life support) required.

One to three years full-time experience in nursing practice is preferred.

Ability to work as a team member.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.

Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Collects patient data through physical examination techniques, interview, and observation.
• Documents all nursing care provided according to policy.
• Formulates plan of care for clients under direction from providers.
• Obtains referrals from other physicians and specialists.
• Administers medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Follows approved protocols/standing orders for client care.
• Follow universal precautions.
• Performs treatments, procedures as prescribed by the provider.
• Performs technical skills.
• Responds to client/family/caregiver needs.
• Responds to crisis situations according to policy.
• Utilizes client education for emotional and physical health maintenance.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Performs clinic and outreach related tasks.
• Utilizes on‑going data collection skills.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with other members of the health care team.
• Participates in planning and problem solving.
• Participates in continuing education and professional growth.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel, nursing, medical, and clerical policies and procedures.
• Assists with seasonal programs as needed.
• Assists other team members.
• Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.
• Maintains stocks of medicines and medical supplies as necessary.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, guidelines, and other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Privacy Officer, supervisor or suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.

Work is primarily sedentary, demanding sitting, walking, lifting, and bending. Those physical movements and the degree of mobility, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination commonly associated with duties in an office setting will be performed repetitively. This also includes bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking. The ability to distinguish letters and symbols and utilize telephones, computer terminals, fax machines, and copiers is required. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Working under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required.