Day-Shift LPN: Compassionate Skilled Nursing

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 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,