Compassionate LPN: Growth, Benefits, Daily Pay

Bethesda Health Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic nursing care, assess residents on admission and ongoing basis, and coordinate with the IDT to implement the care plan.

The role requires LPN licensure, CPR/AED, IV certification or willingness to obtain within six months; long-term care experience preferred. Accurate documentation, safety, and timely communication are essential to patient care.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current LPN license in the state you will be working
• CPR and AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• IV certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of the geriatric resident
• Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors and staff
• Time management and organizational skills required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
• Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color
• Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in assessment of residents on admission and ongoing basis
• Communicates significant changes in condition to IDT members
• Documents assessments accurately and timely
• Participates in care planning and updates plans as interventions change
• Implements nursing interventions including orders and education
• Administers medications and treatments safely; IVs if certified
• Monitors care plan effectiveness and uses QAPI for problem resolution
• Notifies physician timely using SBARR
• Maintains composure during crises and ensures safe care delivery
• Performs necessary documentation both electronically and on paper
• Completes ongoing nursing-related continuing education

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Physical stamina

Education

LPN licensure

CPR/AED certification

IV certification

Job description

Bethesda Health Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic nursing care, assess residents on admission and ongoing basis, and coordinate with the IDT to implement the care plan.

The role requires LPN licensure, CPR/AED, IV certification or willingness to obtain within six months; long-term care experience preferred. Accurate documentation, safety, and timely communication are essential to patient care.