Licensed Practical Nurse RehabCare Unit

Southern Ohio Medical Center • Portsmouth, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN's primary job function is to assist the RN in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care on a nursing unit according to unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN with implementation of plan of care. Supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Nice To Haves

• None.

Responsibilities

• Assists in completion of the nursing assessment of patients and documents appropriately on patient record.
• Assists with developing, evaluating and updating a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
• Assists with the discharge planning process.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates patient care.
• Facilitates patient/family teaching as appropriate.
• Participates in hourly rounding and bedside shift report.
• Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
• Performs total patient care.
• Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
• Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• Many other benefit offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED