Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges, Inc in Columbus, KS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care per physician orders and resident care plans in our senior care facilities. Medicalodges is a 100% employee‑owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate will hold an active LPN license in Kansas, possess CPR certification, and demonstrate strong communication and clinical prioritization in

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing in the state of practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice.
• Interest in geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors health status, and documents findings in the electronic medical record.
• Updates the care plan with changes in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff.
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures per 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 safe and receiving planned care.
• Assists in activities of daily living of residents.
• Supervises and assists in nursing activities of direct care staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Geriatrics

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

• Location 101 Lee Ave,Columbus, KS, 66725-1021,United States

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