LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN | Requirements: 1 shift per month!

Genacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurses provide care for the residents in the Health Center and act as a charge nurse for the State Test Nurse Aides. LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse does everything within their scope of practice per the OBN under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Supervisor.

What will I do as an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse with Genacross?

• 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 for 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.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements :

• Current State of Ohio RN/LPN License.
• One to two years of experience in a long-term care setting is 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.

Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clients & colleagues.

We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K plan with 4% employer contribution
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

Join Genacross: A faith-inspired career starts here.