Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Bonuses

New hire welcome gift package

Staff referral rewards

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/insurance

401k program

Employee appreciation events

Career advancement & mentorship

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center in Topeka, KS, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide exceptional care to residents. Join our team of healthcare professionals and contribute to quality patient outcomes.

The role includes medication administration, resident assessments, and collaboration with the nursing leadership to maintain high care standards. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Caring and loving personality and demeanor
• Leadership and mentorship skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Enhance clinical care and quality of life for residents
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
• Check residents daily to ensure prescribed treatment is properly administered
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about residents, staff and related matters
• Implement changes as directed by the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses
• Provide professional services as established by the facility’s policies and procedures
• Complete all LPN record-keeping forms upon admission, discharge, transfer, etc.

Skills

LPN Certification

Leadership & mentorship

English proficiency

Education

LPN license/certification

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

- WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW!!! -

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We are looking for the best Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) to provide exceptional care to our residents. Come join our amazing team of healthcare professionals!

Team Member Benefits & Programs:

1. Shift differential and mod comp bonuses
2. New hire welcome gift package
3. $1,000+ staff referral reward program
4. $150 awarded during your initial 90-days, $100+ on your annual work anniversary & $100 on your birthday
5. Tuition Reimbursement Program, Paid Career Advancement Program & Mentorship Program – we will subsidize the cost for you to become a CMA, CMT, LPN or RN!
6. Paid time off
7. Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurances available
8. 401k program
9. Employee appreciation events
10. And so much more!

Qualifications & Details:

To qualify for the position, you will need:

1. Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
2. A caring & loving personality and demeanor
3. Leadership and mentorship skills
4. The ability to work your scheduled shift
5. The ability to read, write & speak English

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for providing exceptional nursing care in accordance with our policies and procedures. You will have all of the training, support, tools & equipment you need to provide the highest degree of quality care. Our team of nursing care professionals & mentors will be by your side every day, including a Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Enhancing the clinical care and quality of life of our residents. And ensuring that all resident rights are protected.
2. Preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
3. Checking all residents daily to ensure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and to evaluate their physical and emotional status.
4. Keeping the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and related matters.
5. Implementing recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor or the Director of Nurses.
6. Administering professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.
7. Completing all Licensed Practical Nurse LPNrequired record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc. File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department.
8. Giving and receiving nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
9. Investigating complaints and grievances and making necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
10. Presenting in a professional image to residents and families through dress, behavior and speech.
11. Adhering to our policies and standards.

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