Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ossian Health and Rehabilitation • Ossian, IN

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About The Position

Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to provide resident-centered care and help residents achieve and maintain their highest possible level of health, independence, and well-being. The role is available as a full-time first-shift or third-shift position. The LPN provides daily care, supports residents’ health, safety, and comfort, conducts professional assessments, documents resident conditions, and assists with management of assigned nursing units and staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Possess a valid nursing license in good standing according to state and federal requirements. The posting identifies the role as an LPN but says RN license in this qualification.
• Thorough understanding of safe and effective nursing practices in Indiana.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Passion for caring for people.
• Personal integrity and ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and other personnel.
• Ability to protect confidential information and comply with Corporate Compliance and HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Word, Excel, and office machines such as fax and copy machines.

Responsibilities

• Provide for residents’ daily care, health needs, safety, and comfort.
• Assess and document residents’ health and assist with management of assigned nursing units and staff.
• Participate in developing and implementing resident care plans; keep plans current, document progress, and recommend revisions according to facility policy and procedure.
• Make daily and periodic resident visits to monitor and observe physical and mental condition.
• Perform routine nursing procedures and work with physicians and families to maintain residents’ health and mental state.
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families and handle resident or visitor complaints, allegations, accidents, and incidents.
• Complete medical-record documentation, 24-hour reports, end-of-shift reports, shift narcotic counts, and documentation for destruction of outdated or discontinued medications.
• Maintain up-to-date resident medical records.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage
• Additional pay based on experience
• $1,000 new-employee referral program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay access to earned pay
• Monthly employee celebrations and recognition
• Quarterly education bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed