LPN - 2N PCU (Nights) FT

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 2N Progressive Care Unit on the Night shift. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in Chillicothe, OH.

The position emphasizes safe, compassionate care, with a 1:3-4 patient ratio in PCU and 1:5-6 in Med Surg, and requires Ohio LPN licensure and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• RN degree required within 3 years of hire.
• Current Ohio LPN licensure.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Current state IV Certification within three months of hire.
• Code Violet (CPI) Inpatient course Biennially.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
• Collaborate with RN and multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Document patient data and ensure accurate charting.
• Monitor patient status and report changes to supervising RN.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS Certification

IV Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 2N Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Full-Time 90% FTE Nights

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care. These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 2N Progressive Care Unit
• Salary: Hourly rate based on years of nursing experience/education
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time (3 shifts/week) | Night Shift; Every third weekend rotation
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 for PCU and 1:5-6 for Med Surg
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – 2N

Why Adena?

• Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
• Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
• Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
• Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
• Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a wide variety of patient care activities for assigned hospital patients, participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff as directed by the Registered Nurse. The LPN provides direct patient care to individuals and performs patient observation, data collection related to patient care, administers medication, treatment and procedures, implements the plan of nursing care and communicates findings to the supervising RN to achieve optimal outcomes for patients. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice dictated by the authority of the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Required Educational Degree: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program; RN degree required within 3 years of hire.

Required Certifications, Credentials, and Licenses: Current LPN licensure in the State of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association; Current state IV Certification upon hire or within three month of hire/transfer; Code Violet (CPI) All Inpatient course Biennially.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Fair, reliable compensation
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenureSmaller teams = faster visibility

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your community is at the heart of what you do — we’d love to connect.

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class