Licensed Practical Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Oakville (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to geriatric residents in a home health setting. You will assess health status, implement care plans, and ensure timely clinical response.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV treatment as certified, and ongoing collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary care team to maintain safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Applicants must provide nursing care for geriatric residents.
• Strong clinical assessment and accurate documentation required.
• Competency in medication administration.
• IV certification required for IV administration.
• Effective communication with residents, families and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and monitor health changes.
• Implement individualized care plans and physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments per standards.
• Provide IV administration with IV certification.
• Communicate clearly with residents, families and the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

IV administration

Interpersonal teamwork

Job description

Role: Provide direct nursing care to geriatric residents, ensuring safe, compassionate support and timely clinical response.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess residents and monitor, evaluate, and document changes in health condition.
• Implement individualized care plans and follow physician orders.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established standards.
• Provide IV administration as required, with appropriate IV certification.
• Maintain clear communication with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to deliver nursing care for geriatric populations.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Medication administration competency and adherence to care protocols.
• IV certification required for IV administration.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork communication skills.