jobs in Clarksville, OH

Nursing Jobs in Clarksville, OH

Director of Nursing

Longterm Health Management Services Kettering, OH

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a Director of Nursing to join our friendly, caring and supportive team! We are rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Director of Nursing by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including: Competitive wages. Internal growth opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package. And more! As a Director of Nursing you are the heart of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect by instilling a positive and inclusive facility culture, setting and attaining Nursing Department goals, inspiring your clinical team, creative problem solving and overseeing all aspects of the Clinical Department. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive an unparalleled standard of care. To be eligible for consideration applicants should have: As a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nursing or related field, an unencumbered Registered Nurse (R.N.) license, 5 years of R.N. experience, and previous experience managing a department. Prior Director of Nursing or experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

Charge Nurse - LPN

Ohio Living LIBERTY TWNSHIP, OH

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care. The Charge Nurse - LPN supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Activities and Tasks Operations Management and Administration - 70% Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility, including the making of work assignments to Nursing Assistants. Assists in implementing methods for coordinating nursing services to ensure continuity of residents care. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice. Represents the nursing department during Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Is able to answer questions related to the plan of care and delivery of services. Participates in various committee meetings. Makes work assignments and meets with Nursing Assistants regularly to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of care and services. Provides direct nursing care as needed. Consults with the resident’s physicians in planning resident care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as needed. Notifies residents’ physicians and families when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Authorizes and monitors the use of restraints when necessary and in accordance with the facility policies and procedures. Admits, transfers and discharges patients as necessary. Works with Unit Manager to help reduce hospital readmissions. Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed. Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 20% Ensures that nursing procedures are followed by nursing service personnel, and that they reflect the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by the facility. Participates in the maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program. Ensures the procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies are being followed by nursing staff. Ensures that resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner. People Management and Development - 10% Supervises CNAs. Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees. Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports. Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance. Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth. Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook. Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance. Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention. Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff. Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant. Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Experience One year of clinical experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred. Supervisory experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred. Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred. Other Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day Standing - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 6 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 6 hours/day Travel % / Overnight Travel - Occasional Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I