Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Marion Rehabilitation ## Apply Now ### Compensation $28.50 - $32.00 bi-weekly Job Type : Full Time DESCRIPTION LPN Here at Marion Rehabilitation in Marion, Ohio, we provide specialized short-term rehabilitation, bridging the gap between hospital and home, as well as long-term care in a safe, compassionate environment that fosters independence and dignity. Position Description The primary purpose of a **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) **is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Duties and Responsibilities - Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations & guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Meet with your assigned nursing assistants to give a Nursing Report on assigned residents and review 24-hour summary reports in the electronic medical record on assigned residents. - Assist in completing nursing assignments when necessary and make rounds on assigned residents throughout shifts. Admit, transfer, & discharge residents as assigned. - Complete all documentation as necessary for resident incidents & investigations. Notify the residents provider & next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident or incident or if there is a change in condition. - Ensure all medications & treatments have been administered and signed off prior to the end of the assigned shift and update the Nursing Supervisor on resident changes in condition. Collaborate with the pharmacy when medications are needed. - Receive telephone orders from physicians, transcribe orders & record in the electronic health record and prepare & administer medications & treatments as ordered by the provider. - Inform nursing staff of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. and ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions, greet newly admitted residents, and escort them to their rooms. - Ensure that nursing documentation reflects that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment and review care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches & revisions based on nursing needs. Update care plans as appropriate. Qualifications - Licensed Practical Nurse with a current Ohio nursing license. - Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. - Previous long-term care experience is desirable. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $28.50 - $32.00 per hour Benefits: - Dental insurance - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Health savings account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Referral program - Vision insurance Medical Specialty: - Geriatrics Physical Setting: - Long term care - Nursing home Supplemental Pay: - Shift Differential for 2nd shift and weekends