Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care per physician orders and the resident plan of care. We are a 100% employee-owned family of facilities committed to high-quality elder care.

The role includes resident reviews, updating care plans, medication administration, rounds for safety, and supervising care staff to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice.
• Interest in working with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors health status, and documents findings.
• Updates care plans and communicates changes to staff.
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures per orders.
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns.
• Routinely rounds to ensure safety and planned care.
• Assists with activities of daily living for residents.
• Supervises and aids direct care staff.

Skills

LPN

Geriatric care

Communication

Decision making

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

• Employee Type FT-Full Time

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record
• Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken
• Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
• Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents
• Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff

Job Requirements:

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
• Interest in working with geriatric patients