Licensed Practical Nurse

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $28-$32/Hour
United States, Ohio, Vernon
Sep 24, 2024
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN Location: 1250 Vernon view Dr. Mt. Vernon 43050 OH Duration: 12+ months Hours/Week: 40.00 Hours/Week Shift Timing: 10:45 PM - 6:45 AM Roles and Responsibilities: Administers nursing care within scope of practice as set forth in Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of Ohio Revised Code under direction of registered nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist or chiropractor (e.g., administers oxygen; applies sterile dressing, inserts catheters; reinserts gastrotomy tubes, suctions, irrigates wounds; gives enemas, douches; collects specimens Performs dialysis treatments, operates hemodialysis equipment & monitors patient during procedure Assists physicians with physical exams, treatments &/or laboratory tests Assists in emergencies by administering first-aid, performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation &/or restraining patients Administers controlled drugs such as narcotics & min or tranquilizers & no n-controlled medication in oral, rectal, topical or injectable form (i.e., intramuscular & subcutaneous injections only) & provides medication instructions to patients). Maintains medication accountability records (e.g., charts patient records, prepares & counts medication, maintains medication stock & medical equipment & supplies) Observes, documents & reports patient conditions (e.g., medication reactions, treatment responses, patient behavior & progress) & prepares &/or maintains related reports & records (e.g., unusual incident reports, patient records, medication reports, seclusion/restraint logs, patient Kardex, team plan). Provides general nursing, direct care &/or programming assistance (e.g., takes patient vital signs; assists with personal grooming & hygiene, bathing or daily living activities Administers topical ointments & solutions, eye, ear &/or nose drops; repositions patients Responds to patient alarms Makes medical appointments for patients Escorts patients & assists with recreational activities provides one to one group activities according to intervention stated on treatment plan). Provides assistance (i.e., provides work direction, orientation & t raining) to lower-level direct care staff (e.g., hospital aides, orderlies, psychiatric attendants) in providing general unskilled nursing care (e.g., dressing, bathing, feeding) to patients & attends & participates in various meetings (e.g., staff conferences, committees, interdisciplinary team meetings, in-service training programs, nursing meetings) as assigned. Orders medication & medical supplies cleans nurses station & medication room/medication cart (e.g., cleans, sterilizes & restocks cart; defrosts & cleans medication refrigerator) & performs clerical tasks (e.g., answers phone, files).