Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Days

Kindred Hospitals; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The role involves administering medications, assisting with patient rehabilitation, and ensuring a compassionate approach to care. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute care settings and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Administers medication and performs treatments under RN supervision.
• Provides pain management education to patients and families.
• Assists with rehabilitation and updates care plans.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and performs treatments as prescribed.
• Consults with RN regarding patient condition and care.
• Treats patients with respect, addressing psychosocial needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Pain Management

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurses

Job description

Details

Posted : 19-Sep-24

Location : Kansas City, Missouri

Salary : Open

Categories : General Nursing

Internal Number : 517784

Description

Payrate up to $36 / hr based on years of experience

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers medication, performs treatments, and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
2. Consults with and keeps the Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition regarding assigned patients.
3. Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
4. Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
5. Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, and updates or revises the plan under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
6. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, performing services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
7. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
8. Interacts professionally with patients and families, involving them in the plan of care.
9. Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.
10. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with Social Services or Discharge Planners regarding in-hospital and post-discharge needs.

Qualifications

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurses.

Licenses / Certification :

• Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse License.
• BCLS Certification.
• Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.

Experience :

• Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.