Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Recover-Care Healthcare; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Benefit

401K

Annual Evaluations

Dental Insurance

Employee Appreciation Events

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee assigned units, administer treatments and medications, and lead a team of CNAs. The role emphasizes maintaining high care standards and professional staff conduct.

The LPN will collaborate with RN staff, ensure accurate documentation, and support admissions, transfers, and discharges while upholding resident rights and quality care.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities to supervise CNAs and coordinate with RN staff.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain meticulous records for admissions, transfers, discharges, and significant events.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transportation.
• Provide specialized nursing tasks such as wound care, dressings, and specimen collection.
• Collaborate with RN Supervisors and Directors of Nurses on care changes.
• Address complaints and grievances with proper reporting.
• Exchange nursing reports at shift start and end.
• Perform daily checks to verify treatments and assess resident status.
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about residents, staff, and related matters.
• Present a professional image in appearance and communication to residents and families.
• Uphold standards for resolving resident concerns and protect resident rights.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

LPN program + state licensure

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Exceptional Care and Leadership Opportunity

Position Summary

As a Nurse (LPN), you play a pivotal role in the direct oversight of your assigned unit, ensuring the highest quality of care. Your responsibilities include administering treatments, medications, and leading a team of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in their tasks, all while fostering a professional environment for staff and residents.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must possess:

• Educational Background: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or completion of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership abilities and a willingness to work with and supervise both professional and nonprofessional personnel.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Maintain meticulous record-keeping, including required LPN forms and charts upon a resident's admission, discharge, transfer, and other significant events. Ensure these records are appropriately filed in the resident's chart or forwarded to the relevant department.
• Accurately prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents, including coordinating transportation and packing, as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feeding, suction, wound care, application and changing of dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, and care of the deceased or dying, adhering to the facility's policies and procedures.

Supervision

• Collaborate with the facility's consultants as needed and implement recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Investigate and address complaints and grievances, submitting necessary oral and written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Exchange nursing reports upon commencing and concluding shift duty hours.
• Conduct daily checks on all residents to ensure that prescribed treatments are administered correctly by nursing personnel/assistants and to assess their physical and emotional status.
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff, and related matters.

Consumer Service

• Present a professional image to consumers through your attire, behavior, and speech.
• Uphold company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensure the protection of all consumer/resident rights.

Benefits

In addition to offering a rewarding career, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Daily Pay Benefit: Enjoy the convenience of daily pay, giving you more financial control and flexibility.
• 401K: Secure your financial future with our 401K program.
• Annual Evaluations: Receive regular performance evaluations to support your growth and development.
• Dental Insurance: Access to dental coverage for your oral health needs.
• Employee Appreciation Events: Join our vibrant community and participate in various events designed to appreciate and recognize our dedicated team members.
• Health Insurance: Secure your health with comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance: Protect your loved ones with life insurance benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid time off.
• Vision Insurance: Access vision coverage for your eye care needs.

Elevate your nursing career with us and be a crucial part of our commitment to providing the highest standard of care.

Join our team and be a part of an exceptional healthcare community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we'll provide top-tier care and create a fulfilling work environment.