Compassionate LPN: Long-Term Care & Growth

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

Health insurance

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care on admission and during ongoing resident assessments.

You will communicate with the interdisciplinary team and families, ensure plan adherence, and deliver medications and treatments safely. The role requires current LPN licensure, CPR/AED and IV certs (or willingness to obtain within six months), and prior long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education from an accredited nursing program resulting in LPN licensure.
• Current LPN license in the state of employment.
• CPR and AED certification required or willing to obtain within six months.
• IV certification required or willing to obtain within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to assess basic nursing care needs of geriatric residents.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to perform documentation electronically and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assess residents on admission and ongoing.
• Communicate significant changes to the IDT and family members.
• Document assessments accurately and timely.
• Participate in care planning and update plans as interventions change.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and timely.
• Follow safety and infection control practices and SBARR for communications.
• Monitor care plan delivery and address problems using QAPI processes.
• Assist with ADLs and respond to call lights as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Mobility

Lifting capability

Patient transfer

Equipment handling

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Bethesda Health Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care on admission and during ongoing resident assessments.

You will communicate with the interdisciplinary team and families, ensure plan adherence, and deliver medications and treatments safely. The role requires current LPN licensure, CPR/AED and IV certs (or willingness to obtain within six months), and prior long-term care experience preferred.