Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Assisted Living - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Warren, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Assisted Living provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents. The role promotes residents’ well-being and dignity, provides nursing services under management direction, and directs the day-to-day functions of State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) in accordance with applicable long-term-care rules and guidelines. The LPN prepares and administers physician-ordered medications, maintains confidentiality, attends required training and meetings, and uses sound judgment in elder care and emergencies. The position requires effective communication and documentation, and the ability to work in a team with minimal supervision. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community guided by values including compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Its services include short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health.

Requirements

Hold a nursing degree from an accredited program, college, or university.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active Ohio LPN license.
Hold current CPR certification.
Demonstrate literacy and writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to residents and promote their highest level of well-being as directed by management.
Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
Focus on providing high-quality service.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Attend required training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
Make prompt and accurate judgments regarding elder care and emergencies.
Communicate and work effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance are available to eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child-care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off accrues immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees receive pay for their birthday and a choice of floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 annually to employees pursuing further education in their field; free STNA classes are also offered.
Student loan forgiveness of up to $2,500 paid over four years.
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.