Licensed Practical Nurse - (FT/PT)
About The Position
Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor. Maintains medication accountability records, observes, documents & reports patient conditions, and prepares/maintains related reports and records. Provides general nursing, direct care and/or programming assistance. Provides assistance to lower-level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care to patients and attends and participates in various meetings as assigned. Orders medication and medical supplies, cleans nurses station and medication room/medication cart, and performs clerical tasks.
Requirements
- License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code.
- MDS certification issued by ANNAC (i.e. American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).
- Knowledge of skilled licensed practical nursing procedures.
- Knowledge of pharmacology.
- Knowledge of client/patient care.
- Knowledge of first-aid.
- Knowledge of CPR.
- Knowledge of general hospital practices & procedures.
- Knowledge of agency, institutional, hospital or clinic practices & procedures.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations & standards.
- Knowledge of human relations.
- Knowledge of inventory control.
- Knowledge of employee training & development.
- Skill in use of medical equipment (e.g., respirator, dialysis machine, sterilizer, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuff).
- Skill in use of hypodermics.
- Skill in operation of personal computer.
- Ability to understand practical field of study.
- Ability to deal with some abstract but mostly concrete variables.
- Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate emergency action.
- Ability to develop good rapport with patients &/or residents.
- Ability to understand manuals & verbal instructions associated with practical nursing.
- Ability to demonstrate dexterity to administer injections & perform medical treatments.
- Ability to demonstrate strength to move, reposition or restrain patients.
- Must submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
- Must undergo a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing
Responsibilities
- Administers nursing care within scope of practice under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor.
- Maintains medication accountability records.
- Observes, documents & reports patient conditions.
- Prepares &/or maintains related reports and records.
- Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance.
- Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & training) to lower-level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care to patients.
- Attends & participates in various meetings as assigned.
- Orders medication & medical supplies.
- Cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart.
- Performs clerical tasks.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
