Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifespacecareers; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 38,641 - 53,147; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in Kansas City. The role involves participating in resident care planning, documenting medical needs, and coordinating with families for optimal service. Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold a valid LPN license. This position offers a competitive hourly pay range and the opportunity to grow within a purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Hold necessary certifications and a valid LPN license as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident care.
• Document resident conditions and nursing needs accurately.
• Develop and oversee nursing assistant assignments.
• Execute treatments and document medication reactions.
• Initiate physician orders and communicate changes to families.
• Ensure care plans are regularly updated and reviewed.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges for customer service.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient documentation

Medication management

Care planning

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Community: Claridge Court

Address: 8101 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208

Pay Range $28.05-$38.58+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented Licensed Practical Nurse team today!

A few details about the role:

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident's care.
• Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
• Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required.
• Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
• Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
• Initiate physician orders
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,500 team members and servers over 5,100 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!