Compassionate LPN for Long-Term Care & Rehab

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our caring nursing team. You will provide skilled nursing care, conduct assessments, administer medications, and educate residents and families, all while upholding our values of service and dignity.

Join a dedicated team in a facility offering long-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice services. Candidates must hold a Missouri LPN license and CPR certification; prior long-term care

Qualifications

• Current, valid Missouri LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, Missouri State Board of Nursing regulations, and Lutheran Home policies.
• Receive and provide shift report, ensuring accurate communication of resident status and care needs.
• Verify narcotic and controlled medication counts with the oncoming/off-going nurse per facility policy.
• Give daily report/instruction and completes assignment sheet for nursing assistants.
• Monitor dining rooms during mealtimes to ensure residents are receiving proper diet and assistance as necessary.
• Complete comprehensive resident assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer and document medications, treatments, and all resident care provided.
• Perform admission, transfer, and discharge procedures and documentation.
• Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition to physicians, families, and nursing leadership.
• Obtain and carry out physician orders and updates to treatment plans as needed.
• Educate residents and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, safety, and other care needs as appropriate.
• Respond to changes in condition or emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including life-saving measures when required.
• Listen to and address resident or family concerns, escalating issues to supervisory staff as needed

Skills

LPN license (Missouri)

CPR certification

Long-term care experience preferred

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

The Lutheran Home in Missouri is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our caring nursing team. You will provide skilled nursing care, conduct assessments, administer medications, and educate residents and families, all while upholding our values of service and dignity.

Join a dedicated team in a facility offering long-term care, rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice services. Candidates must hold a Missouri LPN license and CPR certification; prior long-term care