Licensed Practical Nurse

Example Job Duties/Expectations:

• Medication and treatment administration.

• Checking residents per direct care staff concerns and post incident.

• Completing documentation - i.e. 24-hour report, nursing notes, medication administration record and physician orders.

• Acts as a liaison with physicians by communicating medical concerns of residents with physicians and other medical consultants and then informing team members of treatment recommendations.

• Attends meetings i.e. medication reviews, admission/discharge and special team meetings.

• Assists with physical exams of individuals.

• 60 cent shift differential for any hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shifts

• Every other weekend off

• Mandatory hours are required

License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code & proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.

Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.

Job Skills: Nursing