LPN/RN Full/Part 3rd Shift

Grace Brethren Village; Englewood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to supervise and coordinate nursing care for residents. This role involves ensuring high-quality care, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to enhancing resident well-being. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of others. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to lead a team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Ohio as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to read and interpret professional journals and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing care and coordinate services for residents.
• Evaluate performance of Nursing Assistants and provide coaching.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Supervision

Mathematical Skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

One Year Certificate from College or Technical School

Job description

SUMMARY
Supervises and coordinates the nursing care and services provided residents of an assigned unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:
*Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure the maintenance of high quality resident care on his/her assigned floor by: Giving
  medications and treatments to residents as ordered and assessing effectiveness.
• Making regular rounds to assess and evaluate conditions and needs, observing staff performance in care activities.
• Assigning, directing, and supervising Nursing Assistants in giving resident care utilizing the plan of care.
• Directing and supervising Nursing Assistants in delivery and documentation of Restorative Nursing Programs.
• Delivering and documenting Restorative Nursing Programs that fall within the practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Arranging for adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment.
• Maintaining established policies and procedures, standards of practice and productivity, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control and other regulatory requirements.
• Identifying resident problems and needs, setting goals, interventions and writing on plan of care.
• Completing or assisting with activities left from previous shift.
• Notifying physicians, Director of Nursing, family members, and Care Team members of changes in resident's condition.
• Investigating and resolving resident and/or family complaints and referring abuse or neglect issues to Director of Nursing or Administrator immediately.
• Calling physicians, handling referrals to consultants.
• Encouraging rehab/restorative programs to improve resident functioning. Maintain a qualified, efficient Nursing Staff on his/her floor by:
• Coaching, teaching, and counseling Nursing Assistants as needed.
• Resolving problem situations and reporting the unresolved situations to the proper person.
• Assisting with the orientation of new Nursing Staff.
• Evaluating the performance of Nursing Assistants on a regular basis. Enhance professional and personal growth and development by: Attending mandatory facility in-services.
• Seeking in-service education pertinent to issues related to long term care setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 2-5 employees in the nursing unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning; and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. ·

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Licensed in State of Ohio as Licensed Practical Nurse.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.