LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking an LPN Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high quality care to assigned patients.

Responsibilities:

Administer nursing care under direction of RNs, physicians, or other licensed providers, including oxygen administration, sterile dressing, catheter insertion, wound care, dialysis treatments, and medication administration (oral, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous)

Respond to patient emergencies and alarms, providing first aid, CPR, and restraint if necessary

Observe, document, and report patient conditions, including medication reactions, treatment responses, and behavior changes

Maintain medication accountability, patient records, and inventory of medical equipment and supplies

Assist patients with daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, bathing, repositioning, and recreational activities

Provide guidance, orientation, and support to lower-level direct care staff

Attend and participate in meetings, in-service training, and team conferences

Order and maintain medical supplies and clean medication areas

Perform basic clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing

Operate medical equipment, including respirators, dialysis machines, sterilizers, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuffs, and hypodermics

Qualifications:

Current LPN/LVN license in the State of Ohio

CPR/BLS certification required

Knowledge of skilled nursing procedures, pharmacology, and patient care

Ability to handle emergency situations and recognize unusual or threatening conditions

Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Physical strength and dexterity to reposition patients, administer injections, and perform medical treatments

Basic computer skills for documentationCompany Description

Alpha Rae Personnel is a full-service Universal Workforce Solutions and Executive Search firm with a proven track record of success. We have over 30 years of experience placing candidates for many different kinds of positions with a wide variety of companies locally, regionally, and all over the United States.