Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges,-Inc; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care for residents in Paola, KS. You will administer medications, update care plans, and communicate with staff to ensure high-quality care in a 100% employee-owned family of facilities.

The role requires an active LPN license in good standing, CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and strong communication skills suitable for geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in good standing in the state of employment.
• 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 and monitors health status; documents findings in the electronic record.
• Updates care plans with changes in resident status and communicates changes to staff.
• Administers and documents medications, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and resident plan of care.
• Responds to resident and family concerns and documents actions taken.
• Routinely performs rounds to ensure safety and planned care delivery.
• Assists with activities of daily living for residents.
• Supervises and assists nursing staff with daily activities.

Skills

LPN

Communication skills

CPR Certification

Gerontology interest

Job description

Location

501 Assembly Lane, Paola, KS, 66071, United States

Contact Information

• Name Billy Johnson
• Phone [phone]

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 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