lpn - Huron, OH

To apply online, please visit or apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870. · Description of the Job: · Under general supervision, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of a group of residents. Superv ...

Job description

To apply online, please visit or apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870.

Description of the Job:

Under general supervision, is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of a group of residents. Supervise other nursing personnel on an assigned shift. Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Functions to be Performed:

• Assess the nursing care needs of residents by analyzing information from records; charts; interviews with the resident, family or friends, medical personnel or supervisor; care conferences; and from personal observations made on rounds.
• Supervise other nursing personnel in the performance of patient care; assign duties.

Provide guidance and assistance; may orient and train; evaluate performance and recommends discipline.

• Perform direct nursing care for residents; assist with examinations and medical treatments; analyze residents conditions; dispense or oversee the dispensing of prescribed drugs; administer medications and treatments such as skin care, tube feedings, catheterizing, changing sterile dressings, etc; take and interpret vital signs; give enemas; give immunizations; observe changes in condition.
• Oversee and may perform the daily charting of patients conditions and activities; establish priorities for nursing care.
• Recognize and combine signs and symptoms to make subjective judgements about patient needs.
• Identify patient needs and formulate a nursing care plan.
• Implement care plans which include preventive and rehabilitative procedures with the cooperation of other nursing personnel.
• Evaluate and update nursing care plans to meet the changing needs of patients; establish long-range goals.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing Services, RN Floor Supervisor and/or the next shift concerning any resident who needs special attention or care.
• Anticipate patient care problems based on information gained.
• Perform emergency care and first aid.
• Requisition supplies, count drugs, supervise the use and care of equipment; notify proper personnel when equipment needs repair or replacement.
• Make recommendations when requested concerning policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staffing needs; serve on various in-house committees.
• Attend in-service and educational seminars to further nursing knowledge or skills.
• Make necessary notifications and arrangements in cases of death.
• Assist in making arrangements to transfer patients to other facilities when necessary.
• Oversee Housekeeping Aides duties, in their cluster, and report to the

Housekeeping Supervisor.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of supervision.
• Knowledge of employee training and development.
• Ability to instruct and supervise.
• Ability to motivate employees and residents.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to represent the institution to patients' families and deal with their questions and concerns.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, subordinates, patients and the general public.
• Ability to observe, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to set priorities and be flexible.
• Skill in supervision.
• Skill in the use of medical instruments and equipment.
• Skill in performing nursing procedures.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications Desirable for Employment:

• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills knowledge and abilities listed above. An of an acceptable qualification for this position is:
• Current license as registered nurse or practical nurse in the State of Ohio and two years nursing experience that included one year in supervision and concentration in geriatrics.
• Satisfactorily passing of physical examination and TB testing to be updated as necessary according to the needs of the facility.
• Erie County residents preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/walking throughout an eight (8) hour workday.
• Lift/carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to/down to various heights.
• Push/pull with twenty (20) pounds of initial force.
• Climb onto stepladder (2 steps).
• Bend/squat/crouch/kneel.

Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County's website, , where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday). PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/ADA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $26.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person