Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

New hire welcome gift package

Staff referral reward program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, disability & L

Life insurances

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide exceptional nursing care to residents.

You will collaborate with an experienced care team, administer medications, monitor residents, and uphold resident rights in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enhance clinical care and quality of life for residents.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Check residents daily to ensure prescribed treatments are properly administered.
• Keep RN Supervisor informed about status of residents and staff.
• Implement changes directed by RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Provide professional nursing services per facility policies (e.g., catheterization, tube feeding, dressings).
• Complete required LPN documentation at admission, discharge, transfer; file appropriately.
• Provide nursing reports at shift handover.
• Investigate complaints and file reports to RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.

Skills

LPN certification

English proficiency

Leadership & mentorship

Job description

Description content: 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!

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

• WORK TODAY, GET PAID TOMORROW!!!

Team Member Benefits & Programs:

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

Qualifications & Details:

• Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• A caring & loving personality and demeanor
• Leadership and mentorship skills
• The ability to work your scheduled shift
• 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:

• Enhancing the clinical care and quality of life of our residents. And ensuring that all resident rights are protected.
• Preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician.
• 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.
• Keeping the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and related matters.
• Implementing recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor or the Director of Nurses.
• 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.
• Completing all Licensed Practical Nurse LPN required 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.
• Giving and receiving nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Investigating complaints and grievances and making necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Presenting in a professional image to residents and families through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adhering to our policies and standards.

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