Licensed Practical Nurse FT 3rd Shift Monday-Thursday

Job Details Level Entry Job Location The Good Shepherd - Ashland, OH Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree   Salary Range $26.00 - $28.50 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift 3rd Shift Job Category Health Care LPN

• $3,500 Sign On Bonus

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for administering nursing service in accordance with current applicable guidelines and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. Act as the resident advocate and assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability for the quantity and quality of the resident care given on assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

LPN

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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES : N / A

EDUCATION : Position requires licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) with current, active license in the State of Ohio.

EXPERIENCE : Long term care experience is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Able to effectively communicate and listen to families, residents, visitors, staff and government agencies both orally and in writing.

Able to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, families, and support agencies.

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practice and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care operations.

Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

Possess leadership ability and the skills to manage and supervise nonprofessional personnel.

Possess willingness to incorporate new methods and principles into existing nursing practices and relay information concerning resident condition.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult and demanding people.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Requirements

Rarely

(0-12%)

Occasionally

(12-33%)

Frequently

(34-66%)

Regularly

(67-100%)

Seeing : read reports and use computer

Speaking & Hearing : communication with clients and co-workers

Standing / Walking

Climbing / Stooping / Kneeling

Lifting / Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs

Lifting / Pushing / Pulling 25-50 lbs

Lifting / Pushing / Pulling 50-100 lbs

Lifting / Pushing / Pulling over 100 lbs

Fingering / Grasping / Feeling : write, type, use phones, etc.

Sitting for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Normal facility working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.