Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct and indirect nursing care per physician orders and the resident plan of care. The role emphasizes compassionate geriatric support and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include charting, updating care plans, administering medications, and ensuring resident safety and comfort while upholding standards of practice. LPN license in good standing and CPR certification are required or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing in the state where 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 geriatric patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors health status, and documents findings.
• Updates the care plan with changes in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff.
• Administers and documents medications, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

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

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