Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Poland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents in the facility. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling. Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities. We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Requirements

Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited program, college or university.
A current, unencunmbered, active OHIO LPN License and current CPR.
Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Point Click Care is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing services to residents, while promoting the highest level of well-being, as directed by management.
Directs the day-to-day functions of STNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care.
Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
Focuses on providing high-quality service.
Maintains confidentiality of residents' and prospective residents' information.
Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
Demonstrates excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications, and interpersonal abilities.
Makes prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
Works and communicates effectively with minimum supervision in a team environment.

Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews
Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees.
$10,000 life insurance benefit
Flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
Employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
Recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
Eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from their first day.
Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
Eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs at Ohio University.
Eligible for discounts at local businesses.
Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded.
After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.