Licensed Practical Nurse (Assisted Living) - Night Shift

Friendship Village Of Dublin • Dublin, OH

11d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Village of Dublin is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to provide nursing care in its Assisted Living unit. The organization’s mission is to care for, engage, and inspire its community to reimagine and maximize quality of life at every age. The role is a full-time night-shift position, working 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and every other weekend.

The nurse provides resident care, administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, maintains documentation and medication records, and responds to emergencies. The position also involves assisting with resident admissions, transfers, discharges, care plans, and restorative or rehabilitative nursing, as well as teaching and supervising nursing personnel and reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON).

Requirements

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in Ohio as an LPN.
• Valid CPR certification.
• At least six months of experience in medical or surgical nursing, preferably with geriatric patients, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of the psychosocial and physical problems of the geriatric population.
• Ability to teach, supervise, and motivate nursing staff to ensure appropriate care and rehabilitation.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions and understand concepts of measurement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

• Medical or surgical nursing experience with geriatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents in the Assisted Living unit.
• Take and transcribe physicians’ orders, send telephone order slips when applicable, and use the pharmacy fax machine to order medications.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and supervision of nursing personnel; report concerns and accomplishments to the DON.
• May participate in employee performance evaluations and recommend employee counseling to the DON.
• Assess residents’ conditions and needs, report observations to the DON, and contribute to resident care plans using restorative and rehabilitative nursing principles.
• Admit and orient new residents and complete admission procedures.
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate unit or shift equipment.
• Maintain resident charts and records, keep narcotic counts and medication records, and count controlled substances with the oncoming shift nurse.
• Complete transfer and discharge forms.
• Perform, delegate, and supervise care for assigned residents.
• Make rounds and record vital statistics.
• Administer medications and perform required nursing duties, which may include enemas, tube feeding and G-tube care, glucometer readings, catheterization, suctioning, intravenous fluids, sterile-technique dressings, catheter irrigations, isolation procedures, oxygen setup, CPR, and care for terminally ill and deceased residents.
• Provide emergency care, notify the physician and family or resident representative of changes or emergencies, and provide follow-up care according to physician orders.
• Respond immediately to resident emergency calls, including calls from independent living residents, take appropriate action, and document occurrences.
• Accompany and assist physicians with examinations; follow care plans; administer medications; manage stop orders and needed orders; order medications from the pharmacy; and notify physicians of unusual or abnormal observations.
• Provide restorative and rehabilitative nursing by teaching self-help and independence in activities of daily living according to residents’ care plans; may help prepare residents for discharge.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $30.00–$32.00 per hour.
• Low staff-to-patient ratios.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan options with an employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling, with a six-week schedule available.
• Annual pay increases.
• Student tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for continued education.
• Opportunities for career growth within Friendship Village of Dublin.
• Referral bonuses.
• No travel required; work is within the community.

What This Job Offers

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