LPN

Stellar Care Group; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Pay On-Demand

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

Hopkins Rehabilitation & Care Center seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Ohio to join our daytime or nighttime team. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, documentation, and assisting with admissions and transfers in a warm, home-like environment.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth within NexTier Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed in the State of Ohio.
• Knowledge of elderly and disabled patient care practices and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and via computer.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Document administration records accurately per nursing policies.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Review orders for accuracy and report changes to physicians and care teams.
• Maintain medication carts and relevant rooms in a clean, organized state.
• Provide leadership to nonprofessional staff on the unit.
• Participate in patient care planning and family communication.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Documentation skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal rapport

Education

LPN licensed in Ohio

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.