LPN Full time Night Shift Hospital Based SNF
Company: Wooster Community Hospital
Location: Wooster
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB
DESCRIPTION Licensed Practical Nurse MAIN FUNCTION: Provides
nursing care to patients in an efficient, competent and caring
manner. Works under the direction of an RN and within the Nurse
Practice Act to provide care via the applicable portions of the
Nursing Process. Communicates effectively with patients, support
person(s) and other members of the health care team. Acts in
compliance with the hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived
from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as
outlined in Employee Handbook. RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Manager,
Charge Nurse, RN staff MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed in the
State of Ohio Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association)
Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position. IV
Certification OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this position may
be: Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are
required to wear personal protective equipment Employees in this
position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and
bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks Required to take
"on call" status Reassigned to another nursing unit to provide
nursing care within current job description Subject to STHR (short
term hour reduction) according to policy POSITION EXPECTATIONS :
All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American
Disabilities Act) Essential. Leadership Embraces teamwork by
adhering to Nursing Practice Model Accepts and responds to change
productively, while maintaining a positive attitude Demonstrates
professional behavior and competent nursing practice Demonstrates
basic conflict resolution skills Participates in the implementation
of the nursing process within the scope of LPN practice
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Communication Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal
communication in interactions with staff, other departments,
physicians, patients and families Maintains patient confidentiality
in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and
digital Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members
of the health care team Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and
manage crucial conversations Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge,
Introduce, Duration, Expectations, Thank You) strategies to foster
positive communication Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory
authority, guidance and instruction. Follows appropriate channels
of communication. Participates in team collaboration/huddles
Reports critical information to RN Interact with clinical students
in a positive, productive manner Operations Maintains appropriate
clinical skills: Administers care according to WCH/unit
policy/procedure current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice
Act Under direction of RN, performs data collection and
documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per
nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient
condition to team leader/Clinical Coordinator in timely manner
Reviews plan of care developed by RN Team Leader/Clinical
Coordinator Under direction of the RN, provides age appropriate
health teaching related to diagnosis, patient/family need, and
medication using available teaching resources Work habits are
consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and
are prioritized and completed in a timely manner. Effectively
utilizes time management and organizational skills Other duties as
assigned by management team Administers medication safely:
Correctly demonstrates use of electronic MAR to document medication
administration Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and
effectiveness as related to diagnosis Follows 6 rights of
medication administration (6th is right documentation) Demonstrates
appropriate/safe medication handling Reassesses and documents
effectiveness of medication Participates, in huddles and patient
rounds to: Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection
control standards met Evaluate the care provided according to
standards and evidence based practice Evaluate the educational plan
and its implementation, assessing for gaps in care Evaluate for any
additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction
Evaluate adherence to documentation of care Coordinate work to
achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize
workload. Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision
making Customer Service Displays positive attitude. Treats others
with honesty and respect. Speaks positively in all customer
interactions internal and external. Assess customer satisfaction
when rounding on patients and use appropriate chain of command for
unresolved issues or problems Use AIDET to: Optimize the patient’s
experience by reducing the patient and family’s anxiety and
increasing the patient’s compliance Develop positive relationships
with other departments to foster patient satisfaction Use face to
face resolutions (crucial conversation) to intervene with patients
or staff in situations where customer needs have not been met to
determine a positive, mutually agreeable resolution Staff
Development / Personal Growth In conjunction with the Department
Manager, Clinical Specialist and / or Educator: Function as a
mentor, seeking learning opportunities for students Demonstrates
initiative and responsibility to develop personal, leadership and
career goals Demonstrate professional development by attending
conferences, participating in committees/unit projects Demonstrate
professional growth by maintaining awareness of changes in nursing
practice/evidenced based nursing care Accept feedback as
opportunity for growth Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of
new policies and procedures, practices, changes in practice, and
initiatives. Obtains this knowledge via staff meeting attendance,
reading of communication, required hospital education, discussion
with departmental leadership and peers. Performance Improvement
Identify processes to be improved and communicate to management
team. Assists in data collection as directed. Participates on at
least one team, project and/or committee: unit, departmental or
hospital based Develop and maintain awareness of DNV, CMS (Centers
for Medicare Services) and other required quality and safety
measures Develop and maintain ongoing understanding of nursing best
practices for the types of patients for whom care is provided AGE
SPECIFIC COMPETENCY Geriatrics (65 years and older) Identifies
physical/social/emotional barriers and physical limitations at
discharge Teaches patient about one item at a time Repeats
instructions several times Speaks slowly and distinctly when
talking to the patient Unit Specific Requirements: Transitional
Care Unit LPN MAIN FUNCTION: Provide and document the care of
rehabilitation patient under the direction of the RN. PREFERRED
ATTRIBUTES: One year experience in rehab nursing or long term care
is preferred Additional Position Expectations Demonstrates basic
knowledge of rehab nursing Demonstrates basic knowledge and care of
stroke patients Demonstrates accuracy in documenting MDS
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7p-7:30a 36 hours per week
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