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Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents in the facility. Earn up to $17.80 an hour with an additional increase after 90 days. We also offer shift differential.
Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.
- Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.
- We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services.
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) communicates a sense of caring, concern and dignity for our residents and is responsible for:
- Provides nursing services to residents, while promoting the highest level of well-being, as directed by management.
- Directs the day-to-day functions of STNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care.
- LPN prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
- Focuses on providing high quality service.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents' and prospective residents' information.
- Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
- Demonstrates excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
- Makes prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
- Works and communicates effectively with minimum supervision in a team environment.
Requirements
- Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited program, college or university.
- A current, unencumbered, active OHIO LPN License and current CPR.
- At least 1 year of experience in Long-Term Care.
- Experience in Point Click Care is a plus.
Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?
Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
- Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
- Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
- Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday.
- Retirement - Employeess are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
- Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field.
- Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. A quarterly wellness bonus is awarded for participating in a health and wellness check. After 3 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.
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