LPN

Ohio Living; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join our care team across our life plan communities. You will conduct health and wellness checks, review medical information before move-in, and coordinate medications and services to support residents’ needs.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, collaboration with families and physicians, and adherence to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospital/long-term care.
• Proficiency with Windows/Microsoft Office; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with each resident regularly to provide health and wellness checks and answer health-related questions.
• Review resident information and complete assessments before move-in, at move-in, and as conditions change.
• Review resident medical reports prior to move-in to ensure needs and regulatory requirements are met.
• Order medications and oversee the resident's medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services.
• Maintain up-to-date individual service plans and coordinate health services with the resident, family, and physician.
• Assist with transfers to hospitals or other facilities and counsel residents and families.
• Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ohio RN or LPN license

Tools

EMR

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, inclusion, leadership and care.

Primary Responsibilities:

Resident Health and Wellness

• Meet with each resident on a regular basis to provide health and wellness- checks and answer any health-related questions.
• Review all resident information and complete an assessment of the resident prior to move-in, at move in, when changes in the resident's condition occur, and as required by residence policy and state regulation.
• Review the resident's medical report prior to move-in to ensure that the residence can provide for the resident's individual needs and regulatory requirements have been fulfilled.
• Order medications and oversee the resident's medication schedule for residents receiving medication administration services.
• Ensure proper documentation for medication assistance/administration
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date individual service plan for each resident.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the resident, resident's family and physician regarding the resident's medical needs.
• Coordinate additional health services the resident may need.
• Assist in coordinating resident transfer to and from a hospital or another facility.
• Assist with counseling residents and families.
• Be on call for medical questions and resident emergencies as scheduled.
• Assist in coordinating residents' dietary needs with the Nutrition Coordinator.
• Review changes in residents' condition with the Executive Director, and resident's physician/s
• Assess residents and monitor their health.
• Ensure that all infection control guidelines are met.
• Maintain residents' wellness files.

Training and Regulatory Compliance

• Facilitate OSHA training and assist employees with OSHA compliance.
• Oversee and assist with training regarding residents' health and wellness.
• Coordinate state-required training with Executive Director to ensure regulatory compliance.

Communications

• Attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Attends various community events.
• Participates in the Manager On Duty program.
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents on a "need to know" basis to other team members according to the residence policies and procedures.
• Notify your supervisor or the Clinical Director if you observe a change in a resident's condition.
• Accountable for compliance, excellence and delivery of resident care in adherence with organization, local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Ohio Living.

Qualifications

• Education: Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Experience:
  • One year experience working as a nurse in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility required.
  • Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet preferred.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey. But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services - because health and wellness go hand in hand. The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind. At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.