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A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC, Lima, Ohio, United States

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Pay Rate:

$30.00/hour Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

6:00 AM – 7:50 PM

JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care within the scope of practice as defined by Division (F) of Section 4723.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The LPN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, or chiropractor. This role supports patient treatment, medication administration, documentation, and coordination of care in a clinical or institutional setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical and Nursing Care Administer nursing care within scope of practice, including oxygen therapy, sterile dressings, catheter insertion, wound irrigation, suctioning, and specimen collection

Perform dialysis treatments, operate hemodialysis equipment, and monitor patients during procedures when applicable

Assist providers with physical examinations, treatments, and laboratory tests

Respond to emergencies by providing first aid, performing CPR, and assisting with patient restraint as required

Administer controlled and non-controlled medications via oral, rectal, topical, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes

Provide medication education and instructions to patients

Documentation and Medication Accountability Maintain accurate medication accountability and patient records

Prepare, count, stock, and manage medications, medical equipment, and supplies

Observe, document, and report patient conditions, medication reactions, and treatment responses

Prepare and maintain reports and records, including incident reports, medication logs, seclusion/restraint logs, and care plans

Patient Support and Daily Care Take and record vital signs

Assist patients with grooming, hygiene, bathing, and activities of daily living

Administer topical ointments, eye, ear, and nose drops

Reposition patients and respond to patient alarms

Schedule medical appointments and escort patients as needed

Support recreational and therapeutic activities according to treatment plans

Team Support and Supervision Provide work direction, orientation, and training to lower-level direct care staff

Assist hospital aides, orderlies, and attendants in delivering unskilled nursing care

Attend and participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, committees, and in-service training

Administrative and Unit Support Order medications and medical supplies

Maintain cleanliness of nurses’ stations, medication rooms, carts, and refrigerators

Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and filing documentation

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge Licensed practical nursing procedures and pharmacology

Patient care principles, first aid, and CPR

Hospital, clinic, and institutional practices and procedures

HIPAA regulations and standards

Inventory control and employee training principles

Skills and Abilities Skilled use of medical equipment, including oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuffs, sterilizers, respirators, and dialysis machines

Ability to administer injections and perform medical treatments with precision

Strong patient rapport and communication skills

Ability to recognize emergency or threatening conditions and take appropriate action

Ability to understand nursing manuals and verbal instructions

Physical ability to move, reposition, or restrain patients as required

If you are interested, please reach out to Chin Yang at A-Line Staffing. 586-323-4194

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cyang@alinestaffing.com