LPN

Hopkins Rehabilitation & Care Center; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay on-demand

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid orientation

401k

Job summary

Hopkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Middleburg Heights, OH is hiring an LPN to provide skilled nursing care to residents. The role involves administering medications, documenting administration records, and supporting admissions, discharges and transfers with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Candidates must hold an Ohio LPN license, demonstrate strong communication, and maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ohio LPN license.
• Knowledge in elderly and disabled care.
• Proficient record keeping and documentation.
• Effective oral and written communication; computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice.
• Displays critical thinking in emergencies and daily assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Accurately documents on the administration records per policies.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Reviews care plans and communicates changes to physicians and families.
• Maintains medication carts/room and checks refrigerator temps.
• Provides leadership to nonprofessional staff on the unit.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ohio

Tools

Nursing software

Electronic records

Job description

HOPKINS REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER - A place of comfort, care, and community

SHIFT TIMES:

• Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

• Night Shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed in the State of Ohio

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled.

• Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care.

• Ability to communicate orally, in writing and via computer in a professional manner

• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors

JOB DUTIES:

• Abide by the Ohio nursing board of Scope of Practice

• Displays critical thinking skills in emergencies and daily assessments

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.

• Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures.

• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.

• Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary, report changes to Physicians, Care providers, families POA’s as appropriate

• Reviews physicians’ orders to ensure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.

• Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.

• Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion.

• Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained.

• Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications.

• Accountable for narcotic count and records.

• Ensures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean.

• Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.

• Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.

• Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse, Physician,as appropriate .

• Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.

• Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.

• Reports needs and concerns for in-services.

• Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator.

• Assist with resident care as necessary.

• Attends education in-services and maintains professional license expectation’s

• Practices and adheres to Infection control polices

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Pay On-Demand – get paid before pay day!

• Affordable insurance offerings- Health, Dental, Vision& Supplemental Insurances

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Orientation

• 401k

Hopkins Rehabilitation & Care Center is a proud NexTier Health facility. NexTier Health Group provides high-quality, compassionate care with a focus on rehabilitation. Our hands-on, family-oriented approach ensures residents receive the medical attention and daily assistance they need in a warm, home-like environment. Committed to excellence and operational efficiency, we create trusted facilities where residents can thrive.