SGRC LPN - Assisted Living - Miamisburg - PT/Days

Incentives:

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $1,500 available to eligible applicants!

Overview:

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

The LPN is responsible for:

• Demonstrates through behavior Kettering Health Network’s core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork.
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act. Turns paperwork in daily.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinators.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Updates medication profile as needed.
• Assesses and provides patient/caregiver education and information pertinent to disease process, self-care techniques, health promotion and disease prevention.
• Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the Family/Physician with reports documented in the clinical record and implements physician’s new orders.
• Performs drug regimen review at every visit.
• Participates in coordination of care reporting the identified needs for other disciplines to the Nurse Manager.
• Performs medication administration per policy and procedures.
• Educates patient/care giver in administering of medication, including infection control.
• Maintains and orders effectively adequate supplies and stores correctly.
• Follows infection control guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing per policy, uses correct bag technique, disposal of hazardous waste according to policy and follows safety regulations.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Attend mandatory meetings, training sessions, in-services and team meetings.
• Meets productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

• State of Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse License
• CPR