Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 152582

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) – 2nd Shift
Location: Gallipolis, OH
Schedule: 2nd Shift | 2: 30 PM – 11: 00 PM | Rotating Schedule Including Weekends

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN) to join our care team for the 2nd shift. As an LPN at Gallipolis Developmental Center, you will deliver essential nursing care and ensure a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled practical nursing care in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 4723.01 to 4723.40

• Perform clinical procedures: vital signs, wound care, oxygen administration, catheter insertion, suctioning, G- tube reinsertion, enemas, medication administration ( oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous, IM), enteral feedings, and specimen collection

• Document observations, interventions, and care accurately and completely

• Administer and track controlled and non- controlled medications

• Respond to medical emergencies, administer CPR, and utilize AED as necessary

• Communicate patient needs and status updates to Registered Nurse or Physician

• Maintain accurate and up- to- date medical records and logs ( e. g., MARs, incident reports, restraint logs, infection control)

• Assist with clerical duties such as answering phones, filing, and maintaining supply inventory

• Train and support direct care staff in providing basic unskilled nursing care

• Attend medical appointments and participate in care team meetings

• Uphold infection control protocols and ensure cleanliness of medical workspaces

• Current Ohio LPN license in good standing

• CPR certification ( or ability to obtain upon hire)

• Previous experience in a long- term care or developmental disability setting preferred

• Strong documentation, communication, and time- management skills

• Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends

• Observe patients and nursing care
• Providing licensed nursing care to residents
• Render nursing care to residents
• Provide direct skilled nursing care
• Provide general nursing care to patients
• Becoming a licensed practical nurse
• Ensure that appropriate nursing care
• Assisting physician/nurse practitioner in direct patient care functions
• Provide direct nursing care to residents
• Providing basic patient care or treatments
• Providing basic patient care or treatments
• Provide nursing care on shift
• Assess resident needs, provide nursing care, evaluate nursing care, administer medications and complete treatments
• Plan, and deliver nursing care
• Supervise other nursing and nursing paraprofessional personnel in patient care
• Sign all medication orders with the medication nurse to prevent medication errors
• Provide nursing care for residents under clinical supervision
• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Using nursing skills to provide quality patient care
• Ensure that nursing care documentation is