Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care according to physician orders and the resident plan of care at our Neosho, MO facility. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include resident reviews on admission, updates to the care plan, medication administration, responding to concerns, and supervising nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing in Missouri.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 staff.
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures per physician orders.
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken.
• Routinely performs rounds to ensure safety and planned care.
• Assists with activities of daily living and supervises direct care staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Location 400 Lyon Dr,Neosho, MO, 64850-9194,United States
• Employee Type FT-Full Time

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