Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

About Genacross Lutheran Services

Genacross Lutheran Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and communities in need.

We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team in various positions across our organization.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and share our values, we invite you to consider joining us at Genacross Lutheran Services.

Working at Genacross Lutheran Services

As an employee at Genacross Lutheran Services, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment, where your skills and talents will be utilized to serve the needs of our community.

We offer a range of positions across multiple disciplines, including healthcare, social services, administration, and more.

Our team members play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Position Summary

Licensed Practical Nurses provide care for the residents in the Health Center and acts as a charge nurse for the State Test Nurse Aides.

Licensed Practical Nurse does everything within their scope of practice per the OBN under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor.

At the Napoleon Campus, we offer a part-time night shift position. This position is 12-hour shifts from 7pm-7am.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $3,000 for part-time. Accountability incentive of $1.50 / hour for part-time. Pick-up pay of $8 / hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides primary direction to the State Tested Nursing Assistants on assigned unit / floor / wing to ensure effective care is provided to residents.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments to residents. Performs assessments i.e. vitals, intakes, outputs, etc.
• Performs direct care functions (assists with ADLs & ensures residents, spiritual, emotional and physical needs).
• Processes physician’s orders, labs, x-rays, etc. and seek out clarification when necessary.
• Communicates appropriately with physicians, pharmacists, family members, etc. to discuss ongoing care of residents.
• Process new resident admissions and communicate admission information to department heads, as appropriate.
• Completes paperwork, medical forms, charting and all required documentation as a part of the resident care process and transition of care process.

Complete change of shift duties.

• Assists in maintaining infection control program, policies and procedures.
• Reports allegations of abuse / neglect and reports, as appropriate, to proper organization leadership.
• Reports hazardous incidents, including but not limited to, injuries, equipment, etc. to the appropriate Manager / Supervisor.
• Implements and follows disaster plans in the event of an emergency.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Current State of Ohio LPN License. One to two years of experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in long-term care setting preferred.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn new software applications as required by the position.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives, managers, supervisors and direct care staff, as well as residents, families and physicians.
• Understands directions; communicates and responds to inquiries promptly.
• Passion for Mission : A genuine passion for Genacross Lutheran Services' mission of compassion and service to others is essential.

Understanding and embracing the organization's faith-based values is important in effectively representing Genacross to the community.

Join Genacross Lutheran Services as a Licensed Practical Nurse and contribute to making a positive impact by connecting individuals and families to the services they need.

This role offers an opportunity to utilize your communication and relationship-building skills to promote the organization.