Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Apploi; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401K

Annual Evaluations

Dental Insurance

Employee Appreciation Events

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee their assigned unit, administer treatments and medications, and lead a team of CNAs while maintaining high quality care.

The role emphasizes documentation, patient transfers, wound care, catheterization, and ensuring professional standards; benefits include Daily Pay, 401K, health and life insurance, paid time off, and annual evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active LPN licensure in the state.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to supervise professional and nonprofessional staff.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain meticulous resident records and charting for admissions, discharges, transfers, and events.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document administration accurately.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transportation arrangements.
• Provide professional nursing care such as wound care, catheterization, and dressing changes.
• Collaborate with RN Supervisor/Director of Nurses and report on resident status.
• Present a professional image and uphold consumer service standards.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

LPN care

Education

LPN licensure in state

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.