Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)

Abundance Day Center & Services; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Supportive Team Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Abundance Day Center & Services is seeking compassionate LPNs and RNs to provide skilled nursing services in homes and community settings in Mentor, Ohio. The Home Health Nurse will administer medications, monitor health conditions, educate caregivers, and ensure services meet physician orders, Medicaid requirements, and DODD regulations.

The role requires an Ohio LPN/RN license, nursing program graduation, CPR/First Aid, and background check.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio LPN or RN license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor effectiveness.
• Perform medication set-ups and management.
• Provide catheter care and changes as ordered.
• Wound assessment and care per physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs and health status.
• Educate individuals, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Travel between client homes as scheduled.

Skills

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Registered nurse (RN)

Home health care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Education

Ohio LPN or RN license (in good standing)

Accredited nursing program graduate

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

LPN's/ Rn's (Must hold nursing license to apply)

Abundance Day Center & Services

Join Our Growing Healthcare Team!

Abundance Day Center & Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and skilled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide high-quality nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and community settings.

Position: Home Health Nurse (LPN/RN)

Employment Type:

• Full-Time.
• Part-Time.
• PRN/Flexible Scheduling Available.

Work Setting:

• Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS).

Position Summary:

The LPN/RN provides skilled nursing care to individuals receiving services through Abundance Day Center & Services. Nurses will work directly with individuals in their homes to provide medical care, monitor health conditions, educate caregivers, and ensure services are delivered in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, Medicaid requirements, and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for effectiveness and side effects.
• Perform medication set-ups and medication management.
• Provide catheter care, catheter insertion, and catheter changes as ordered.
• Perform wound assessments and wound care according to physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs and overall health status.
• Perform nursing assessments and document findings.
• Monitor chronic medical conditions.
• Provide diabetic care, including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration (as ordered).
• Administer injections as prescribed.
• Assist with tube feeding care (if applicable).
• Perform tracheostomy care (if applicable).
• Educate individuals, families, and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, and health management.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Recognize changes in health status and notify physicians or supervisors promptly.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and electronic records.
• Maintain infection control standards and universal precautions.
• Ensure all nursing care complies with state and federal regulations.
• Travel between client homes as scheduled.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• Hold a current Ohio LPN or RN license in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Possess a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Carry current automobile insurance.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Home health or community nursing experience.
• Experience with catheterization, wound care, medication administration, and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver Services and DODD regulations.

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, ethical, and compassionate nursing care.
• Follow physician orders accurately.
• Ensure medications are administered correctly and documented.
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices.
• Complete nursing documentation promptly and accurately.
• Monitor for medication reactions or changes in condition.
• Maintain communication with supervisors regarding changes in client status.
• Respect each individual's dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Participate in required trainings and continuing education.

DODD & Regulatory Compliance:

All nurses are expected to comply with applicable Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) requirements and agency policies, including:

• Follow all DODD rules, Medicaid waiver requirements, and nursing standards of practice.
• Protect individual rights and maintain person-centered care.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
• Report Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and Unusual Incidents (UIs) according to DODD policy.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow each individual's Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Nursing Delegation Plan, when applicable.
• Maintain current licensure and required certifications.
• Complete all required annual trainings and competency reviews.
• Follow all infection control and medication administration policies.
• Promote health, independence, dignity, and community inclusion.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Paid Training.
• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable).
• Supportive Team Environment.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Meaningful and Rewarding Work.

Become part of a team that is dedicated to improving lives through compassionate, high-quality nursing care.

Abundance Day Center & Services
7541 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

"Providing Compassionate Nursing Care That Promotes Health, Independence, and Quality of Life."