Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation in Missouri is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following standards and physician orders, and in accordance with center policies and local guidelines.

This is a full-time position with shifts at 7p-7a or 7a-7p. The successful candidate will hold an active LVN/LPN license and BLS/CPR certification, with nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents changes in patient's conditions including nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Job description

Your Job Summary

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

Job Type

Full-Time

Shift

7p-7a or 7a-7p

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.


• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.


• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.


• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.


• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.


• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.


• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.


• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

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