Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

3d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment, nursing services, and personal care to residents in a long-term care facility, promoting their well-being and delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The role directs the day-to-day functions of State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs), prepares and administers physician-ordered medications, maintains confidentiality, and responds promptly and accurately to elder-care needs and emergencies. The LPN works effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment and attends required training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services. Its stated values include compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited program, college, or university.
Current, unencumbered, active Ohio LPN license.
Current CPR.

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 long-term-care rules, regulations, and guidelines.
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.
Demonstrate strong literacy, writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Make prompt and accurate judgments regarding elder care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage available to eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child-care expenses.
Paid time off accrued beginning immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees working a holiday receive double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid 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 of $1,000 each year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
Student loan forgiveness 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 for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
Annual performance reviews.