LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living

Full Time, Part Time & PRN 12 hour Shifts

Base Rate $24 / hr to $25.80 / hr

$.50 / hr Night Shift Differential, $1 / hr Weekend Shift Differential

Department : Brookwood Place / Belmont Tower - Assisted Living

We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values : Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving .

The LPN supports our mission and values by performing nursing practices within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio, and in accordance with job standards and as directed by the Health Services Supervisor.

The LPN's primary responsibilities include :

• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the facilities nursing department including skin grids and treatments, preventative skin plans, preventative fall plans, incident reports and admission paperwork.
• Attends team care conferences as needed.
• Provides oral instructions to nursing assistants.
• Assesses residents and records all pertinent information in resident's records.
• Document administration of medications according to facility policies and procedures.
• Functions as team leader and supervisor.
• Supplies and interprets information, supports decisions, and facilitates communications with residents and their families, and nursing assistants and support staff.
• Assures that resident's call lights are answered.
• Receives and records oral telephone medication and treatment orders from physicians / physician's offices.
• Reports changes in resident's health status to physician, resident, and / or responsible party.
• Performs daily tasks in accordance with infection control and standard precaution policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures related to body mechanics and lift systems.
• Assures residents individual care plans are being followed by reviewing nursing assistant assignment sheets.
• Assures nursing assistant are completing their required documentation before shift ending including service check off lists, Restorative Care and Intake and Output records.
• Assures rounds are being done with shift to shift change to prevent conflict

What do I need for this role?

• Current and Valid LPN License in Ohio required.
• Current and Valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire required.
• Strong leadership skills and / or previous experience are preferred.
• Strong Customer Service skills required.

What makes Brethren Care Village unique?

Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village , as a Christian based senior living community , is to provide exceptional individualized care and services.

Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.

Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.

Why work here?

Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth.

We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!

Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action! We offer :

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO, 7 paid holidays and 401K with Company Match
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Tuition Reimbursement for LPN and RN advancement
• FREE use of our Pool & Fitness Center
• Discounts on meals and cell phone plans
• Employee promotions with a Commitment to growing our leaders

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.