Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents at Shepherd of the Valley. The role provides nursing services while promoting residents’ well-being, directs the day-to-day functions of State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNAs) in accordance with applicable long-term care rules and guidelines, and prepares and administers physician-ordered medications. The LPN is expected to communicate with care and respect, maintain resident confidentiality, attend required training and meetings, make prompt and accurate judgments about elder care and emergencies, and work effectively with minimal supervision as part of a team. 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. The organization describes its work as guided by compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited program, college, or university.
Current, unencumbered, active Ohio LPN license.
Current CPR certification.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to residents while promoting the highest level of well-being, as directed by management.
Direct the day-to-day functions of STNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physicians.
Focus on providing high-quality service.
Maintain the confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
Attend required training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
Use strong literacy, writing, documentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Make prompt and accurate judgments regarding elder care and emergencies.
Work and communicate effectively with minimum supervision in a team environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child-care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off that begins accruing immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a chosen floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in the SOV 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 per 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 recognized as employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
Annual performance reviews.