Licensed Practical Nurse

ResCare Community Living; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver individualized patient care and monitor vital signs in Saint Charles, Missouri. The role includes ensuring compliance with care plans and infection control policies, requiring a current nursing license and CPR certification. A compassionate and patient-oriented professional will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Proof of current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• CPR Certified.
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care for clients following the care plan while maintaining dignity.
• Monitor clients’ vital statistics and report abnormal findings to physicians.
• Document nursing actions accurately and communicate with family and case managers.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Customer Service

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse certification

Completed post-secondary coursework

Job description

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Overview

Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provides routine care for patients.

Our Company

ResCare Community Living

Overview

Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Provides routine care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care for client always following client’s plan of care while maintaining client's dignity and independence
• Monitoring clients’ vital statistics and reporting abnormal findings to the case manager and physician assessments
• Performs medication administration, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care as needed per client's plan of care and provided assessments of results
• Complete routines as established by other care professionals such as Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist
• Ensures infection control policies are maintained at all times, reports possible communicable diseases or infections, and ensures the overall implementation and practice of infection control procedures are implemented
• Accurately documents nursing actions of all care given and communicates with family, case manager, and physicians as well as documents the progress and outcomes for established goals and informs physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
• Orders supplies and medications, as needed, to ensure adequate amounts are on hand at all times
• Ensures all patient needs are being met in accordance with the instructions of the physician.
• Monitors incidents involving individuals. Ensures incident reports are completed timely, accurately, and case managers are informed; examines the individual following the incident
• Ensures all medical equipment is maintained and reports faulty equipment to Durable Medical Equipment for repair
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary coursework to facilitate licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Knowledge of individual service plans, including understanding of client rights and health needs
• Proof of current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing from the state(s) of practice
• CPR Certified
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions
• Moderate amount of travel between facilities may be required
  
  

About Our Line Of Business

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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