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 gift package

Staff referral reward program

Welcome 90-day bonus

Birthday bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k program

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide exceptional nursing care to residents. You will join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals focused on quality outcomes and compassionate service.

Role requires LPN certification, strong English communication, leadership abilities, and the capacity to work scheduled shifts. Join us in Topeka for a rewarding opportunity with supportive mentorship and career development.

Qualifications

• LPN certification is required.
• Caring personality and demeanor essential.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities desired.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the clinical care and quality of life of residents.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Check residents daily to ensure proper administration of prescribed treatment.
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about residents, staff and related matters.
• Implement recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Administer professional nursing services such as catheterization, tube feeding, suction, wound care and related duties as per policy.
• Complete all LPN record-keeping forms on admission, discharge, transfer, etc., and file in charts.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Caring personality

English literacy

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Job description

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

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:

To qualify for the position, you will need:

• 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.

Come work somewhere awesome!