LPN, Geauga, Portage and Summit Counties
About The Position
Provides safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to adult patients and their families, using the nursing process to help patients attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health. The role follows professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing and delivers relationship-based care, technical nursing services, clear communication, and effective collaboration to support positive patient outcomes and clinical operations. The position also supports professional development and leadership, completes required documentation, complies with organizational policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned. This full-time role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The nurse travels to patients’ homes throughout Geauga, Portage, and Summit Counties and surrounding areas; travel is 100% of the position, with 30 visits per week. The employee must follow all requirements for protecting and securely maintaining patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), including applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific duties and responsibilities are provided during orientation.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nurse program or current enrollment in a nursing program.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Ohio and/or a Multi State Compact license, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.
- Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- For Level II only: 2 or more years of nursing experience.
- For Level II only: 18 continuing nursing education (CNE) hours per year, including 3 in the clinical specialty and at least 5 in leadership; other CNE requirements are agreed upon with the manager.
- For Level II only: 3 peer reviews, committee involvement, and evidence for 5 criteria.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process.
- Practice in accordance with professional standards of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the LPN scope of practice.
- Complete and submit required documentation.
- Deliver effective, relationship-based nursing care.
- Use technical skills to provide safe care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develop professionally and contribute to the professional practice of nursing.
- Demonstrate leadership that influences clinical and operational outcomes.
- Travel to patients’ homes and provide care across Geauga, Portage, and Summit Counties and surrounding areas.
- Comply with organizational policies and standards and protect patients’ Protected Health Information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
