Charge Nurse

OPCO Skilled Management; University City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in University City, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Day Shift to join our caring nursing team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians and families to maintain high-quality, resident-centered care.

Qualified applicants hold a Missouri LPN license, have completed an accredited practical nursing program, and possess strong clinical assessment,

Qualifications

• Current, active Missouri LPN license required.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or required per facility policy.
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, nursing home, rehabilitation, or post-acute care experience preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, CNAs, RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent resident care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and policies.
• Monitor residents for changes and report to the appropriate staff.
• Perform nursing assessments and obtain vital signs as directed.
• Communicate resident changes to physicians, RNs, nursing leadership, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct supervision and support to CNAs.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized resident care plans.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.
• Provide education to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health needs.
• Follow infection prevention and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in the facility's Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow established standards of nursing practice, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
• Communicate important resident information to other departments (rooms, transfers, admissions, discharges).
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, dietary staff, CNAs, RNs, and other professionals.
• Promote resident dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Respond to resident needs and call lights in a timely manner.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate and dependable

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri LPN license

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation | University City, MO

Now Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) - Day Shift

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is looking for a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team on the Day Shift, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM.

If you're an LPN who takes pride in providing quality resident care and wants to work alongside a supportive nursing team in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting, we would love to meet you!

LPN Job Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct nursing care to residents while working closely with RNs, CNAs, physicians, residents, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

The LPN is responsible for administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident conditions, communicating changes to the appropriate clinical staff, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

LPN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and on time according to physician orders, care plans, and facility policies.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly report changes to the appropriate nurse or provider.
• Perform nursing assessments and obtain vital signs as directed.
• Communicate resident condition changes to physicians, RNs, nursing leadership, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct supervision and support to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized resident care plans.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records.
• Provide education to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health needs.
• Follow infection prevention and infection control policies and procedures.
• Participate in the facility's Quality Improvement Program.
• Follow established standards of nursing practice, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Communicate important resident information to other departments, including room changes, hospital transfers, leaves of absence, admissions, and discharges.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social services, dietary staff, CNAs, RNs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote resident dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Respond to resident needs and call lights in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or nursing supervisor.

LPN Qualifications

• Current, active Missouri LPN license required.
• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required according to facility policy.
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, nursing home, rehabilitation, or post-acute care experience preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience is a plus.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, CNAs, RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent resident care.

LPN Day Shift Schedule

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Location: University City, Missouri
Setting: Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Why Join Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation?

At Monarch Springs, we believe exceptional resident care starts with exceptional nurses. Our LPNs are an essential part of our clinical team and have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while making a difference every day.

If you're searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Staff LPN, Skilled Nursing LPN, Long-Term Care LPN, Nursing Home LPN, or Rehabilitation LPN position in University City, MO, we encourage you to apply!

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.